Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of a classic Caramel Apple Pie. This recipe combines sweet caramel, tart apples, and warm spices in a flaky crust, making it a perfect dessert for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
Apple Filling:
- 6 cups thinly sliced and peeled apples (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp mix recommended)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Make the Filling: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice. Add sugars, flour, spices, and caramel sauce. Pour into crust and dot with butter.
- Assemble and Bake: Place the second crust over the filling, seal edges, and vent the top. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Let the pie cool before slicing. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a richer pie, layer caramel sauce on the bottom crust before adding the apples.
- This pie pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
