Imagine indulging in a warm, gooey apple pie with a golden crust and sweet honey glaze - without spending hours in the kitchen! This revolutionary microwave dessert transforms traditional pie-making into a lightning-fast culinary adventure that will have your taste buds dancing and your family begging for seconds. Perfect for busy home cooks, dessert lovers, and anyone who wants restaurant-quality flavor in just minutes, this Honey Almond Apple Pie a la Mode is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large apples, sliced
- 100g honey
- 50g almond slivers
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 ready-made pie crust
- Vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, then slice them thinly into uniform pieces approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the ready-made pie crust in a microwave-safe pie dish, gently pressing it to conform to the dish's shape.
- Arrange the apple slices evenly across the pie crust, ensuring they overlap slightly for consistent cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix honey and cinnamon until well combined, creating a sweet spice glaze.
- Drizzle the honey-cinnamon mixture evenly over the apple slices, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle almond slivers across the top of the apple layer, distributing them uniformly.
- Cover the pie dish with a microwave-safe lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap, leaving a small vent for steam to escape.
- Microwave on high power for 4-5 minutes, checking at 2-minute intervals to prevent overcooking.
- Remove from microwave and let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow residual heat to finish cooking and settle the pie.
- Carefully remove the cover, allowing steam to dissipate.
- Slice the pie into four equal portions and top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Serve immediately while warm, garnishing with additional almond slivers if desired.
Tips
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor retention during quick microwave cooking.
- Use a microwave-safe pie dish with a slightly raised edge to catch any honey drippings and prevent potential mess.
- For even cooking, slice apples as uniformly as possible - aim for consistent 1/4 inch thickness.
- When covering the pie for microwaving, leave a small vent to prevent excessive steam buildup and potential sogginess.
- Check the pie at 2-minute intervals during cooking to prevent overcooking, as microwave strengths can vary.
- Let the pie rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking to allow residual heat to complete the cooking process and help the filling set.
- For an extra gourmet touch, lightly toast the almond slivers in a dry pan before sprinkling them on top for enhanced nutty flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg
