Bourbon Apple Pie Ice Cream Recipes

BOURBON APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Make the crust: Pulse the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a food processor to combine. Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Add the butter and pulse until it is in pea-size pieces. Add the bourbon and pulse until just incorporated. Pulse in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together when pinched. Turn out the dough onto a large piece of plastic wrap and gather together, using the plastic wrap to help you. Divide into 2 pieces and gently pat each into a disk; wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
• Make the filling: Peel the apples and slice about ¼ inch thick. Toss with the lemon juice and ¼ cup bourbon. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the apples and sprinkle with half of the granulated sugar. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to simmer, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the apples soften, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add 2 more tablespoons butter to the skillet and repeat with the remaining apples and sugar. Add to the bowl and toss with the cinnamon and ginger. Let cool completely.
• Roll out 1 disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Ease into a 9-inch pie plate. Roll out the remaining disk of dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Spoon the apple filling into the prepared pie crust. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon bourbon and dot with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Lay the dough round over the filling. Pinch the overhanging dough together and fold under itself; crimp the edge with your fingers. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape. Brush the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Put a baking sheet on the lowest oven rack; preheat to 400 degrees F. Bake the pie on the hot baking sheet until the crust is golden, 60 to 70 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool at least 2 hours.

BOURBON APPLE PIE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine whole milk and sugars. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the mixture gently the entire time.* Heat on medium-low heat until the mixture reaches 180°F. Meanwhile, whisk the egg yolks in a small bowl until light and pale yellow in color. Temper the yolks by adding a small amount (1/4 - 1/2 a cup) of the warm milk mixture into the egg bowl, stirring while you incorporate. Pour the warmed egg yolks into the milk pot, again stirring while you incorporate.
• Continue to stir the mixture slowly for about 5 minutes. Your custard will be ready when the mixture begins to thicken and coats the back of a spoon. Don't let the mixture cook for much longer, or the eggs will cook and the custard will curdle. Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream, vanilla extract, spices, and salt. Pour into a freezer-safe container and allow to chill for at least 12 hours (overnight is perfect!)
• Presumably in the morning, cut the apples into 1 centimeter cubes and place in a medium pot. Toss with all other ingredients. Cook over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until apples are soft and mushy. Should your mixture become dry, add a tablespoon of water at a time to the pot. You may add up to 1/2 cup of water throughout cooking. Once apple mixture has cooked, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then pulse in an immersion blender until the mixture becomes slightly homogenous, but still so small chunks of apple remain (these provide great texture in the ice cream!!).
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients except for oatmeal in a small mixing bowl and stir until combined. Once combined, fold in oatmeal.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat. Scoop dough into 6-8 balls and place on the sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the cookies begin to brown at the edges. Allow to cool completely before breaking into pea sized pieces.
• It's time! Churn the ice cream according to your manufacturer's instructions. Once it is churned, fold in the oatmeal cookie pieces and apple bits! Scoop into a freezer-safe container and allow to chill for at least 6 hours, or again overnight.

BOURBON APPLE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel and core the apples. In a large bowl mix sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and apples. Toss to coat evenly.
• In a wok or large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add apple mixture. Cook until apples start to soften and brown slightly, about 7-10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add bourbon (you can use brandy instead). Simmer down to a light syrup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and add the orange zest.
• Put one pie crust into a 9" deep pie dish. Add filling. Slice the second pie crust into 1/2" strips. Lattice the top using the strips and using a basting brush coat lattice with egg wash (beaten egg plus 1 tablespoon of water). Sprinkle evenly with tablespoon of sugar.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 50 more minutes. Keep a cookie sheet on the oven rack below to catch any spillage from the pie. Serve warm with ice cream and La Lechera Dulce de Leche.