Description
Caramel Apple Pie Dessert is a delicious combination of tender apples, rich caramel, and a flaky crust, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (224g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 4–8 tablespoons cold ice water
- 1 cup (207g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2–1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples (4–5 large apples), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 1/2 pounds Honeycrisp apples (4–5 large apples), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (112g) packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (104g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (43g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour and salt in a food processor and pulse. Add butter and process until crumbly. Add the rest of the flour and blend lightly. Transfer to a bowl, add ice water gradually, and mix until dough forms. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Boil granulated sugar and water until dissolved. Add butter and continue cooking until golden copper color. Remove from heat, add heavy cream while whisking. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Add flour to thicken. Cool completely.
- Toss apples with lemon juice. Combine sugars, flour, and salt, then coat apples evenly. Cook mixture in a large skillet until apples are fork-tender. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and cool.
- Roll out dough for bottom crust, place in a 9-inch pie plate, and trim edges. Layer apple filling and caramel sauce in the crust.
- Roll out remaining dough, create lattice or vented top crust, and seal edges. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake pie on a preheated baking sheet for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Let pie cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold for a flaky crust.
- Let the caramel sauce cool completely before using.
- Feel free to substitute apples based on availability or preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg