apple & ice cream pie

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Dec 15, 2011

A new twist on an old favorite! Similar to apple pie a la mode, this frozen dessert has an easy-to-make graham cracker crust. Layer the apple filling with vanilla frozen yogurt spiced with cinnamon, caramel syrup & chopped pecans.

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 10 - graham cracker sheets
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 large egg white
  • - cooking spray
  • FILLING:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 pounds granny smith apples, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, ground, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
  • 4 cups frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream, softened
  • 6 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping, divided
  • 1 - graham cracker sheet, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped, toasted

How To Make apple & ice cream pie

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    CRUST: Place crackers in a food processor; process until fine crumbs form. Add 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp melted butter & egg white; pulse 8 times or until moist. Press crumb mixture into a 9" pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake for 8 minutes; cool on a wire rack. Freeze 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Step 3
    FILLING: Melt 1 Tbsp butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add apple; cook 10 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring frequently. Add water; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 15 minutes. Stir in 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp cinnamon & nutmeg; cook, uncovered, 3 minutes or until liquid evaporates. Remove from pan. Cover & chill 2 hours.
  • Step 4
    Place frozen yogurt in a chilled bowl. Stir in 1 tsp cinnamon and 3/4 C apple mixture. Cover & chill 30 minutes. Spread half of yogurt mixture into frozen crust (keep remaining yogurt mixture in freezer). Top the yogurt mixture with the remaining apple mixture. Drizzle with 1/4 C caramel topping. Cover & freeze 1 hour. Carefully spread reserved yogurt mixture over caramel. Top with graham cracker crumbs & pecans. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp caramel topping. Freeze overnight or until solid. Place pie in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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