Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with this Caramel Apple Pie recipe. A classic dessert elevated with a gooey caramel twist, perfect for autumn gatherings or any sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
1 double pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Apple Filling:
6 cups peeled and thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best), ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
Egg Wash:
1 egg, 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the crust: Roll out the bottom crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Make the filling: Toss the sliced apples with lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Layer the apples and caramel in the crust.
- Add the top crust: Cover the filling with the top crust, crimp the edges, and brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for depth of flavor.
- Store leftover pie at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Reheat slices for best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
