Description
Caramel Apple Pie is a delightful fall dessert that harmoniously combines sweet and tart flavors. With a flaky golden crust encasing tender apples and drizzled with rich caramel sauce, this pie is the perfect centerpiece for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat that evokes nostalgia while creating new memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 6 cups Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp flour (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp butter (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour. Let sit.
- Roll out the pie crust into a greased pie dish, then fill with the apple mixture and drizzle half of the caramel sauce over it.
- Cover with another layer of pie crust or create a lattice design. Cut slits to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with remaining caramel sauce and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 104g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties for unique flavor profiles. Add chopped nuts for extra crunch or sprinkle some nutmeg along with cinnamon.