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
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour into pie crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the apple mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- 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.
- 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.