Delicious and indulgent Caramel Apple Pie recipe with a flaky crust and sweet caramel drizzle.

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This Caramel Apple Pie recipe is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy nights at home. The combination of crisp apples, rich caramel, and buttery pastry creates a decadent and comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust
  • 6 cups of peeled and sliced apples
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour into pie crust.
  4. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple mixture.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
  6. Remove foil, sprinkle with chopped walnuts if desired, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
  7. Let cool before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce if desired.

Interesting Facts

  • Caramel apples have been enjoyed in the United States since the 1950s.
  • Apple pie is considered a traditional American dessert, often associated with holidays such as Thanksgiving.
  • The combination of sweet caramel and tart apples creates a perfect balance of flavors in this pie.