Caramel Apple Pie

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This Caramel Apple Pie is a sweet and salty twist on the all-American classic! I combined my foolproof apple pie recipe and salted caramel sauce to create this mouthwatering pie. Enjoy this creamy filling and crispy crust with a dollop of vanilla ice cream on top, and then go ahead and have another serving – I won’t judge!

Why You’ll Love This Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

This classic apple pie mixed with salted caramel sauce is heaven on a plate! All you have to do is mix up the apple pie filling on the stovetop and stir in some caramel sauce to give it that extra ooey gooey and creamy texture. Add it to your pre-made pie crust (or make your own pie crust!) and bake!

Some people don’t like cooking their apples before adding them to the pie, but I think it’s worth the extra dish to wash. When you cook them on the stovetop you’re guaranteeing the apples will be nice and tender!

On that note, make sure you choose an apple variety that’ll hold up in the oven. Check out the types of apples that are best for baking down below. (internal link to FAQ)

Now, get ready for your house to smell cozy and delicious – and break out that tub of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy a hefty slice of pie for me!

Ingredients

Pie seems like a complicated thing to bake when you eat it because it tastes so layered and delicious, but it’s actually quite simple. Check out the recipe list below!

Apples – peeled and sliced
Lemon juice
Water
Brown Sugar
Flour
Spices – cinnamon and nutmeg
Salted caramel sauce
Butter
Pie crusts – store-bought or homemade

a single slice of caramel apple pie on a plate in the foreground with the whole pie out of focus in the background

How To Make Homemade Caramel Apple Pie

Step 1: Preheat

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Step 2: Cook Apples

Cook the sliced apples over medium to medium-low heat with the lemon juice and water until tender, covered, and stirring occasionally.

Step 3: Make Caramel Apple Filling

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. When the apples are tender, remove them from the heat and stir in the brown sugar flour mixture. Stir in salted caramel sauce and then spoon the filling into a 9″ pie plate lined with pie crust. Dot the top of the apples with butter. Cover with the other pie crust and pinch to seal the edges.

Step 4: Bake

Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake it for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Allow it to cool before slicing. Enjoy!

FAQs

What apples are best for apple pie?

The key to this is to get an apple that will soften but not turn to mush. I recommend Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, or Honey Crisp to get that perfectly tender apple texture.

Should you cook apples before putting in pie?

Some people vary on this, but yes, I recommend cooking them beforehand. If you add them to the pie crust raw, the moisture might make your pie crust soggy as it bakes and the apple might not soften enough.

Can I use cornstarch as the pie thickener instead of flour?

You can definitely swap the flour for cornstarch, but it will make the filling a slightly different texture. Think glossy instead of creamy.

an overhead photo of a couple slices of apple pie with caramel and vanilla, and the whole pie to the left

Storage

Since there’s no milk or eggs in this recipe you can simply cover the pie tightly with foil and store it at room temperature for a couple of days. You can also put it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator instead.

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