Description
Sweet, tantalizing Salted Caramel Apple Pie blends classic American dessert traditions with rich, layered flavors. Buttery crust, tart apples, and smooth caramel create an irresistible experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup ice water
Filling:
- 6 cups apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Chill the pie dough disks in the refrigerator for half an hour to ensure optimal texture and ease of handling.
- On a floured surface, gently roll out one dough disk to create a smooth, even bottom crust that fits perfectly into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Toss sliced apples with a fragrant mixture of sugars, warming spices, flour, and salt, ensuring each slice is evenly coated with the sweet and aromatic seasoning.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, creating an even layer that promises a delectable filling.
- Drizzle a rich salted caramel sauce over the apple layer, allowing it to weave between the fruit slices and enhance the pie’s decadent flavor profile.
- Roll out the second dough disk and delicately place it over the filled pie, crimping and sealing the edges to create a beautiful, rustic seal.
- Artfully cut several decorative vents across the top crust to allow steam to escape and prevent soggy pastry.
- Position the pie in a preheated 375F (190C) oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely, letting the filling set and flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Choose tart, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your pie.
- Chill the pie crust dough thoroughly to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn’t shrink during baking.
- Prevent excess liquid by letting sliced apples sit with sugar for 30 minutes, then drain excess juice before filling the pie.
- Cover pie edges with aluminum foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning while ensuring the center cooks completely.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg