Hamilton's Revolutionary Apple Pie: Classic with a Twist

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A traditional apple pie with a bourbon-spiked filling, served with vanilla ice cream. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 medium, peeled and sliced apples
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp, cold butter
• 1 tbsp bourbon
• 1 (9-inch) pre-made pie crust
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, toss 4 peeled and sliced medium apples with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp bourbon into the apple mixture, mixing until the liquid is absorbed and the apples release their juices, then let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
3. Step 3: Roll out the 9-inch pre-made pie crust and line a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the apple filling into the crust, dot with 3 tbsp cold butter pieces, and cover with a second pie crust, sealing the edges with a fork.
4. Step 4: Brush the top crust with 1/4 cup heavy cream and cut 4 small slits for steam. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling bubbles through the vents. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving with 2 scoops vanilla ice cream.