Indulge in the sweet and comforting flavors of apple and caramel with this delicious apple caramel pie recipe. This classic dessert features a buttery pie crust filled with juicy apples and a rich, gooey caramel sauce. The combination of the tender apples and the sweet caramel is absolutely divine. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion, whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a sweet treat. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering apple caramel pie!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- ½ cup ice water
- 6 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Slowly add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disk, wrap them in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until the apples are coated evenly.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Carefully transfer the dough to the pie dish and press it gently against the bottom and sides.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the apple mixture and toss until well combined. Spoon the apple filling into the pie crust.
- Roll out the second disk of dough and cut it into thin strips for a lattice design. Arrange the strips over the apple filling in a crisscross pattern.
- Brush the lattice crust with the beaten egg for a golden brown finish.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Enjoy a slice of this delightful apple caramel pie on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
