Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Bake the ultimate caramel apple pie in just 5 easy steps! A gooey, buttery, and perfectly spiced dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- For the Pie Crust:
- - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
- - 1/2 teaspoon salt
- - 1/4 cup ice water
- - 1 tablespoon sugar optional
- For the Filling:
- - 6 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced, use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- - 1/4 cup brown sugar
- - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- - 1/2 cup heavy cream
- - 3/4 cup brown sugar
- - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Egg Wash:
- - 1 egg
- - 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- - In a food processor or mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
- - Add cold butter cubes and pulse (or cut in with a pastry cutter) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- - Slowly add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together.
- - Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Caramel Sauce:
- - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, then add brown sugar and heavy cream.
- - Whisk constantly until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- - Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the Filling:
- - In a large bowl, toss apple slices with sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, lemon juice, and flour.
- - Pour half of the caramel sauce over the apples and toss to coat.
- Assemble the Pie:
- - Roll out one pie dough disk and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate.
- - Fill with caramel-coated apples.
- - Roll out the second dough disk and place over the filling (or cut into strips for a lattice top).
- - Seal edges, trim excess dough, and crimp the edges.
- - Brush with egg wash and cut small slits for steam to escape.
- Bake the Pie:
- - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- - Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden brown.
- - Let cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
- - Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce before serving.