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Salted Caramel Apple Pie

A decadent twist on the classic apple pie layers of tender, cinnamon-spiced apples are baked in a flaky crust, drizzled with rich salted caramel sauce, and topped with a buttery lattice or crumble. Sweet, salty, and irresistibly comforting, this pie is perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or heatproof spatula
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pastry brush
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients

  • For the Pie:
  • 1 double pie crust homemade or store-bought
  • 6 –7 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • For Topping:
  • 1 tbsp milk or cream for brushing crust
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar optional, for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Make the Caramel Sauce:
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, stirring constantly, until it melts into an amber-colored liquid.
  • Add butter and stir until melted.
  • Slowly pour in heavy cream (it will bubble) and stir until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in salt. Let cool slightly.
  • Prepare the Pie Filling:
  • In a large mixing bowl, toss apple slices with lemon juice, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla.
  • Assemble the Pie:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out bottom crust and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Fill with apple mixture and drizzle with about 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (reserve the rest for serving).
  • Top with second crust or lattice. Trim and crimp edges. Brush with milk or cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  • Bake:
  • Place pie on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C), then reduce temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 35–45 minutes, or until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.
  • Cool & Serve:
  • Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing to allow filling to set.
  • Serve with extra salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream if desired.
Servings: 8 servings