Description
Caramel Apple Pie is the ultimate autumn dessert, combining sweet and tart apples with a luscious caramel sauce, all encased in a buttery, flaky crust. This nostalgic treat not only tantalizes your taste buds but also evokes cherished memories of family gatherings. Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a hit at your next celebration or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups mixed apples (3 cups Granny Smith, 3 cups Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (for crust)
- 5–7 tbsp cold water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and slice apples; toss with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms; chill for an hour.
- Roll out one dough disc into a circle and place it in a pie pan. Fill with the apple mixture.
- Roll out the second disc for the top crust or lattice; cut slits for steam escape.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool before serving with warm caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg