Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a delightful autumn dessert that marries sweet and tart apples within a buttery, flaky crust, all topped with rich caramel sauce. This pie not only warms the heart with its comforting aroma but also dazzles the palate with its gooey filling. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each slice is an invitation to celebrate the season with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 medium apples (3 Granny Smith and 3 Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare your pie crust according to package directions if using store-bought.
- Peel and thinly slice the apples. Toss them in a bowl with granulated sugar and cinnamon until well coated.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apple mixture and mix gently.
- Place one pie crust in a pie dish, fill it with the apple mixture, pour remaining caramel on top, and cover with the second crust. Crimp edges to seal.
- Cut slits in the top crust for steam to escape, then bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for an hour before slicing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and extra caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped pecans or walnuts. - If you prefer a sweeter pie, swap out some Granny Smith apples for more Honeycrisps.