Description
Homemade salted caramel apple pie combines classic American dessert traditions with rich, layered flavors. Buttery crust, tart apples, and silky caramel create a delightful experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 large apples
- 1 pie crust
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet and Cold Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
Instructions
- Craft a delicate pastry foundation by blending flour, sugar, and salt, then incorporate chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Introduce ice water gradually, forming a cohesive dough, and refrigerate for optimal texture.
- Transform crisp apples into a luxurious filling by coating them with a harmonious blend of sugars, aromatic spices, bright lemon juice, and a light dusting of flour. Allow the mixture to rest and meld flavors.
- Create a decadent salted caramel sauce by carefully caramelizing sugar until it reaches a rich amber hue. Gently introduce butter and cream, stirring until smooth, then elevate with a pinch of salt for depth.
- Roll the chilled pastry into two elegant rounds, draping one layer into a pie dish. Lovingly pile the seasoned apple mixture, generously cascade the warm caramel sauce, and crown with the second pastry layer, crimping edges to seal.
- Brush the surface with a golden egg wash, then bake at 375F (190C) for 50-60 minutes. Watch for a burnished, crisp crust and bubbling filling, indicating perfect doneness.
- Finish with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt, serving the pie while warm alongside a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose a mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for balanced flavor complexity.
- Chill the pie dough for at least an hour to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn’t shrink during baking.
- Drain excess liquid from apple mixture to prevent a soggy bottom crust and maintain perfect pie texture.
- Adjust caramel sauce salt levels based on personal preference, starting with a light sprinkle and tasting as you go.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg