Description
Salted caramel apple pie brings classic American dessert magic to your table with layers of buttery crust and spiced apple goodness. Warm cinnamon notes and rich caramel drizzle create a memorable sweet experience for your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 grams) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 6–7 medium apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Caramel Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk or water
Optional Toppings:
- Vanilla ice cream
- Extra salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) to ensure proper baking conditions.
- Combine apple slices with lemon juice, sugars, flour, and warm spices in a spacious mixing bowl, gently coating each slice to prevent browning and enhance flavor profile.
- Carefully transfer the first pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, ensuring even coverage and smooth placement.
- Layer the apple mixture strategically, first adding half the seasoned apples, then generously drizzling salted caramel sauce across the surface.
- Continue layering the remaining apple mixture, creating a robust filling with additional caramel sauce and a delicate sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced complexity.
- Delicately position the second pie crust atop the filling, meticulously sealing edges by crimping and creating decorative ventilation slits.
- Apply a glossy egg wash to the upper crust, optionally garnishing with coarse sugar for a delightful textural crunch.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the crust achieves a rich golden hue and the filling bubbles tantalizingly.
- Allow the pie to cool completely for a minimum of 2 hours, enabling the filling to set and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Select firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best balance of sweetness and texture in your pie.
- Create extra-flaky crust by chilling butter and using ice-cold water during preparation.
- Prevent soggy bottom by preheating a baking sheet and placing the pie directly on the hot surface while baking.
- Adjust caramel intensity by adding more or less sea salt according to personal preference, keeping the flavor balanced and not overpowering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg