Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

This Caramel Apple Pie is a gooey and decadent recipe, which is made with tart Granny Smith apples and a sweet caramel topping. It’s the ultimate fall dessert, ready in about an hour and a half, plus cooling time.

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Caramel Apple Pie Ingredients

For the Filling:

• 6 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 Tbsp. flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt

For the Topping:

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 (9-inch) pie crust, unbaked
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 jar (or more) caramel topping

How To Make Caramel Apple Pie

1. Prep Oven and Make Filling: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
2. Make the Crumb Topping: In a separate medium bowl, use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the cold butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the brown sugar, oats, and salt.
3. Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple filling into the unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the apples.
4. Bake the Pie: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent them from burning. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 30 to 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
5. Add Toppings and Serve: During the last 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top. Remove the pie from the oven and immediately pour the caramel topping over the hot pie. Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for pie? Firm, tart apples like Granny Smith are perfect because they hold their shape and their tartness balances the sweet caramel and crumb topping.
• How to prevent a soggy bottom crust? For an extra-crisp bottom crust, you can partially “blind bake” your pie shell for about 10 minutes before adding the filling. Alternatively, place your pie on a preheated baking sheet in the oven.
• Why do I need to cool the pie before slicing? This is the most important step! A hot apple pie filling is very liquidy. Letting the pie cool for at least two hours allows the caramel and apple juices to thicken and set, so you can get clean, beautiful slices.
• Can I use store-bought caramel? Absolutely. For a great shortcut, you can use a good quality, thick store-bought caramel sauce.

What To Serve With Caramel Apple Pie

This decadent pie is a star on its own, but it’s even better served warm with:

• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream
• A sharp slice of cheddar cheese (a classic pairing)

How To Store Caramel Apple Pie

• Room Temperature: You can store the cooled pie, loosely covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days.
• Refrigerate: For longer storage, cover the pie and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Caramel Apple Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 550-650 kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 70g
• Protein: 5g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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Try More Recipes:

• Apple-Pecan Mini Pies Recipe
• Apple Cheddar Scones Recipe
• Homemade Apple Pie Recipe