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Caramel Apple Pie

Caramel Apple Pie

This Caramel Apple Pie is the ultimate cozy dessert — buttery, flaky crust filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and rich homemade caramel sauce. It’s a comforting, sweet, and slightly tangy pie that’s perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving dinners, or anytime you crave a warm, classic treat with a caramel twist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert, Holiday Dessert, Holiday Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Pie Filling
  • 6 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • For the Caramel Sauce
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Crust
  • 2 pie crusts store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg for egg wash

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rolling pin (if using homemade dough)
  • Knife & cutting board
  • Saucepan (for caramel)
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Make the Caramel Sauce
  4. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat. Stir until combined and smooth. Add cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer for 2 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
  5. Prepare the Apple Filling
  6. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
  7. Assemble the Pie
  8. Roll out one pie crust into your dish. Fill with apple mixture, then drizzle with half of the caramel sauce. Cover with the second crust, crimp the edges, and cut small slits for steam. Brush top with beaten egg.
  9. Bake
  10. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
  11. Cool & Serve
  12. Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with remaining caramel before serving.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor balance.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect pairing.
If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil halfway through baking.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.