Caramel Apple Pie is a decadent twist on a Dutch Apple Pie recipe with sweet filling, and a deep warm sauce drizzled over a crumb topping.
Whether it’s Classic Apple Pie with a lattice crust or Dutch Apple Crumb Pie with a streusel topping, nothing says fall comfort quite like a homemade Pie.
Sabrina’s Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Caramel Apple Pie is a deliciously sweet and simple twist on a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, or looking for a cozy treat to enjoy on a cold winter night, this recipe is sure to satisfy. Not only is this pie delicious, but it’s also easy thanks to the single pie crust and crumble toppings. The result is a rich, indulgent dessert that is both extra sweet from the filling, and slightly savory from the buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust , Recipe
- 3 pounds granny smith apples , peeled, cored and sliced
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar , loosely measured
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Crispy Oat Topping:
- 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar , packed
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter , frozen and diced
- 1/2 cup Caramel Sauce , Recipe
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line a deep dish 9" pie plate with the pie crust.
- Keep crust refrigerated while making the filling.
To Make the Filling:
- Add the apples, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter in a large skillet.
- Cook on medium for 5-7 minutes or until the apples are just wilted and have released their juices.
- Drain the apples in a colander over the skillet.
- Put the apples into a bowl.
- Cook the remaining juices down into a syrup the consistency of caramel, about 8-10 minutes.
- Add the reduced syrup and vanilla extract to a bowl with the cooked apples.
- Mix well and add to pie crust.
To Make the Crumble:
- Combine ¾ cups flour, ½ cup rolled outs, ⅓ cup sugar, ⅓ cups brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and 12 tablespoons butter and mash together with your hands into small clusters.
- Add crumble to the top of the filling.
- Bake for 50 minutes.
- Finish with caramel sauce drizzle over the pie.
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