Caramel Apple Pie
Caramel Apple Pie is a wonderful blend of tart, juicy, apples smothered in a rich caramel sauce. With a flakey pie crust recipe to hold this scrumptious apple, caramel concoction, this is a favorite apple pie recipe!
When fall arrives, I truly love walking through the neighborhood. The smell of ripe apples hanging on the trees, the crunch of leaves under your feet. The chill in the air that makes you feel so warm and cozy when you step inside! Apple pie, pumpkin pie, cinnamon and spice and all things nice. These are a few of my favorite things!!
Who doesn't love apple pie? Okay, I do know a couple people who don't like apple pie. But, even those who normally don't like apple pie, will be tempted by Caramel Apple Pie. This pie recipe has the classic cinnamon and apple flavor combined with a rich, caramelly sauce that will tantalize even those anti-apple pie persons!
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Even though apple pie is a number of my family members favorite pie, I truly don't make it often enough! It really doesn't take very much time to make this delicious Caramel Apple Pie recipe. If you have pie crust recipe in your freezer, or use a store-bought crust, this recipe for caramel apple pie only takes about 20-30 minutes to prepare.
Best apples for pie
The best apples for caramel apple pie are a firm, tart apple such as Granny Smith or home-grown apples that are firm and tart. Here in Alberta, we grow a variety of apples. The most common is the Norland Apple and these are absolutely fantastic in pies or baking.
Why You Will LOVE Caramel Apple Pie!
- Caramel and apples, a classic combination!
- Smells so deliciously delightful while baking.
- Almost everyone loves!
- Traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
- Perfect fall, or winter dessert.
- Can be dessert, snack, or even breakfast!
History of Apple Pie
Even though apple pie is considered an All-American dessert and an unofficial symbol of the U.S. it did not originate in America! Apple pie actually originated in England. As a matter of fact, apples did not even grow in America until Europeans brought over apple seeds and tree cuttings. By the year 1800, there were 14,000 apple varieties in America! Johnny Appleseed was truly instrumental in apples becoming prolific in the U.S. For more fascinating history about apple pie, read: History of Apple Pie-The longstanding, adopted American symbol.
Ingredients for Caramel Apple Pie
- Pie crust recipe, your own or store bought, enough for a double crust pie.
- Granny Smith, or other tart apples, about 8, peeled, cored, and diced.
- Cornstarch, just to toss the apples in, this will help prevent a runny filling.
- Butter, flour, water, white and brown sugars for the caramel sauce.
- Cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, the yummy spice blend.
How to Make Caramel Apple Pie
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour to form a paste.
2. Add water, both sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla.
3. Mix the cornstarch with the apples.
4. Place the bottom crust in the pie pan. Fill the crust with the apples, mounded slightly. Brush the edges with water. Cover with a lattice pie crust. Trim the edges and pinch together.
5. Gently pour the caramel over the crust. Use a pastry brush to spread it evenly over the crust.
6. Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, until done. If the edges start browning too much before it is done baking, cover lightly with aluminum or a pie crust protector.
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Don't Forget to Celebrate National Apple Pie Day on May 13th!!
Other Tasty Pie Recipes to Try
Caramel Apple Pie is a wonderful blend of tart, juicy, apples smothered in a rich caramel sauce. With a flakey pie crust recipe to hold this scrumptious apple, caramel concoction, this is a favorite apple pie recipe!
- 1 pie crust (double)
- 8 granny smith apples
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup butter (salted)
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 dash nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 400°F. Melt the butter in a saucepan and stir in the flour to form a paste.
Add water, both sugars, cinnamon and nutmeg and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla.
Mix the cornstarch with the apples.
Place the bottom crust in the pie pan. Fill the crust with the apples, mounded slightly. Brush the edges with water. Cover with a lattice pie crust. Trim the edges and pinch together.
Gently pour the caramel over the crust. Use a pastry brush to spread it evenly over the crust.
Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 35-45 minutes, until done. If the edges start browning too much before it is done baking, cover lightly with aluminum or a pie crust protector.
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 396kcal
- Calories from Fat 112kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12.5g20%
- Sodium 296mg13%
- Potassium 194mg6%
- Total Carbohydrate 70g24%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
- Sugars 42g
- Protein 3.5g8%
- Thiamin 16 mg
- Riboflavin 12 mg
- Folate 13 mcg
- Selenium 18 mg
- Copper 11 mg
- Manganese 15 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
- Using diced apples makes for easier cutting of the pie, creating clean edges.
- If your pie is looking too brown, lay a piece of aluminum foil on it.
- Let the pie cool before cutting it.
- Use homemade pie crust recipe for the flakiest, best-tasting pie.
- You can make double the caramel sauce to have extra for drizzling on the top when serving.
- Can use a mixture of tart and sweet apples for a sweeter apple pie.
- Place a large cookie sheet under the pie when baking to catch any spills.
