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caramel apple pie

Caramel Apple Pie

5 from 1 vote
A comforting and rich pie filled with spiced apples and gooey caramel, all wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. Pre-cooking the filling ensures a perfect slice every time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, peeled and sliced Sliced to ¼ inch thickness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice To prevent browning
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Draws out apple juices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances the cinnamon
  • ½ cup thick caramel sauce Plus extra for serving
  • 2 unbaked pie crusts Homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch To thicken the juices

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch glass pie dish Allows you to check the bottom crust
  • 1 large skillet For precooking the filling
  • 1 Rolling Pin For the dough

Method
 

  1. Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly, then toss them in a large bowl with the lemon juice.
    tossing sliced apples with lemon juice
  2. Cook the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a skillet over medium heat until the fruit softens slightly.
    cooking apple pie filling in skillet
  3. Stir the cornstarch and caramel sauce into the skillet, then let the mixture cool completely.
  4. Roll out the bottom pie crust and place it in a 9-inch glass pie dish.
  5. Pour the cooled apple filling into the crust, mounding it slightly in the center.
    pouring caramel apple filling into pie crust
  6. Cover with the second pie crust, crimp the edges tightly, and cut several slits in the top for steam to escape.
  7. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Let the pie rest for at least 3 hours before slicing so the juices have time to set properly. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

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