Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this decadent Caramel Apple Pie. A classic dessert that combines sweet apples with gooey caramel in a flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Apple Filling:
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Apples: Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Mix Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add to the apples and toss.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Stir in the caramel sauce with the apple mixture.
- Assemble Pie: Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with apple mixture, dot with butter, and cover with second crust. Seal, crimp edges, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50–60 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for 2 hours before slicing. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
- You can make your own caramel sauce or use a thick store-bought version.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
