Easy Apple Pie Dessert Recipes

Nothing compares to freshly baked homemade apple pie a la mode, but you can quench your craving for the real thing in less than five minutes. Both the faux apple pie a la mode and easy apple pie sundae recipes begin with a can of apple pie filling.

These simple dessert recipes are extremely versatile. Mix and match ingredients to create a signature ice cream dessert.

Faux Apple Pie a la mode
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
21-ounce can apple pie filling
8 Graham crackers
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pint ice cream

Directions
Heat apple pie filling in the microwave until warm, about 45 seconds.
Divide warm pie filling between four serving dishes.
Top with crumbled graham crackers and sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.

Specialty sundaes fetch a premium price at restaurants, but it is easy to make a homemade version. For a pretty presentation, layer ingredients in a clear glass or sundae dish.

Easy Apple Pie Sundae Recipe
Yield: 4 servings
ingredients
8 Graham crackers
4 tablespoons chopped pecans
21-ounce can apple pie filling
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ice cream

Directions
Coarsely crumble graham crackers. Toss with chopped nuts and set aside.
If desired, heat apple pie filling in the microwave until warm, approximately 45 seconds. Top with cinnamon.
Add ice cream to a small glass or dish.
Top with a layer of graham cracker mixture and a dollop of apple pie filling.
Add more ice cream.
Top with a dollop of pie filling and finish with a layer of graham cracker mixture.
Serve immediately.

Easy Apple Pie Dessert Recipe Tips

A small amount of whipped cream or caramel sauce makes a tasty addition to both recipes.

Vanilla ice cream is a classic choice, but also consider other flavors, such as dulce de leche, for a memorable flavor combination.

Canned apple pie filling is soft enough to eat with a spoon, but you may want to coarsely cut the apple slices before assembling the desserts.

For a more authentic piecrust flavor, skip the graham crackers and use shortbread cookies, such as Pepperidge Farm Chessman, instead. The rich, buttery taste of shortbread cookies is a close substitute for homemade piecrust. Try gingersnaps for a burst of spicy flavor.

Make a caramel apple sundae by layering ice cream, warm caramel sauce and chopped peanuts to mimic the coating on a caramel apple.