Marry This Caramel Apple Pie Recipe is a gooey and decadent recipe, which is made with tart Granny Smith apples and a rich caramel topping. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Jump to RecipeCaramel Apple Pie Recipe 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 pie crust
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 jar (or more) caramel topping
How To Make Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
- Prep the oven and filling: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the peeled and sliced apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and salt. Set aside.
- Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter. Then, cut in the brown sugar, oats, and salt until the mixture is crumbly.
- Assemble the pie: Add the apple mixture to a prepared pie shell and top with the crumb topping.
- Bake the pie: Cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and place the pie back in the oven until the edges are bubbling, about 30 to 45 minutes more.
- Add pecans and caramel: When 5 minutes of baking time remain, sprinkle the pecans over the pie. Finish baking, then remove the pie from the oven and pour the caramel topping over the top. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Tips
- What are the best apples for pie? Granny Smith apples are a great choice because their tartness balances the sweetness of the caramel and they hold their shape well during baking.
- How to prevent a soggy bottom crust? The flour in the filling is key to thickening the apple juices as they cook, which helps prevent the bottom crust from becoming soggy.
- Can I make this pie ahead of time? This pie is best served warm from the oven. However, you can prepare the apple filling and the crumb topping a day in advance and store them separately in the refrigerator.
- How do I keep the crust from burning? The foil trick is essential. The thin edges of the pie crust bake much faster than the rest of the pie. Covering them with strips of foil for the first part of baking prevents them from burning while the center cooks through.
What To Serve With Caramel Apple Pie
This warm and gooey pie is a dream when paired with something cold and creamy.
- A large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
- A dollop of fresh, unsweetened whipped cream
- A drizzle of heavy cream
How To Store Caramel Apple Pie
- Refrigerate: Store leftover pie, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or a low oven to warm it through and make the caramel gooey again.
Caramel Apple Pie Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 55g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
This pie has a crumb or “streusel” topping made from butter, flour, sugar, and oats, which bakes into a crunchy, cookie-like layer. A double-crust pie has a second layer of pastry on top.
Yes. A mix of a tart apple like Granny Smith and a sweeter, firm apple like Honeycrisp or Braeburn would be delicious.
Absolutely. The recipe is written with a single pie crust in mind, and a store-bought refrigerated or frozen crust works perfectly to save time.
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Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: easy8
servings25
minutes1
hour15
minutes550
kcalA decadent and gooey apple pie with a tender, spiced apple filling, a crunchy brown sugar and oat crumb topping, and a generous drizzle of rich caramel.
Ingredients
Filling: 6 cups sliced Granny Smith apples, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1/2 cup sugar, 6 Tbsp. flour, 1/4 tsp. salt.
Topping: 3/4 cup butter, 1/2 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup quick oats, 1/4 tsp. salt.
Also: 1 pie crust, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 jar caramel topping.
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine all filling ingredients and set aside.
- Make the crumb topping by cutting butter into the flour, then mixing in the brown sugar, oats, and salt.
- Pour the apple filling into the pie crust and cover with the crumb topping.
- Cover the crust edges with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 30-45 minutes. Add pecans during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with caramel topping. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Using Granny Smith apples provides a tart flavor that perfectly balances the sweet topping and caramel.
- Covering the edges of the crust with foil is a crucial step to prevent them from burning.
- This pie is best served warm while the caramel is still gooey and the topping is crisp.
- Be generous with the caramel topping for the most decadent result.
