Apple and Caramel are the perfect flavor combination. Put them in a pie, and you have something that is bound to be a winner! Warm apples baked in a caramel sauce between two layers of flaky crust – what could be better? When I first published this recipe, I posted it without the caramel sauce. I thought the filling that was made with brown sugar gave it enough caramel flavor to call it caramel apple pie. But after getting reader feedback, I went back to the drawing board and created a pie that delivered on the caramel and it’s absolutely delicious! Making a pie from scratch can seem daunting, but it’s really very easy. If making pie dough from scratch intimidates you, have a look at my guide on How To Make Pie Crust. I promise you that you’ll be a pro in no time! That said, I didn’t add a crust to the recipe because I know it’s not something everyone has time to do, so if you want to use store-bought, there’s no judgment here!
How To Make Caramel Apple Pie
Roll out the dough for the crust into two 12-inch circles on a lightly floured surface (a couple of inches larger than your pie plate). Loosely roll one round of rolled dough around a rolling pin. Gently unroll it onto a 9-inch pie plate, letting excess dough hang over the edge. Gently ease dough into a pie plate by lifting the edge of dough with one hand while pressing into the bottom of the plate with the other. Leave any dough that overhangs, and wrap dough-lined pie pan loosely in plastic wrap and chill until firm (about 30 minutes). Transfer the other rolled circle to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic, and chill for 30 minutes. While the dough rests, make the caramel sauce. (For detailed instructions on making the sauce from scratch, see my caramel glaze post). If you’re using store bought, warm a half cup of it in a sauce pan to loosen it enough to drizzle. Peel and slice your apples into wedges. Add the sugar, spices, butter, and flour in a bowl. Stir well to coat. Then spread apples with their juices into a dough-lined pie plate, mounding them slightly in middle. Then cover with a half cup the caramel. Loosely roll the remaining dough round around a rolling pin and gently unroll it onto the filling. Trim any overhanging dough to 1/2 inch beyond the lip of the pie plate. Pinch the edges of the top and bottom crusts firmly together. Tuck the overhanging dough under itself; the folded edge should be flush with the edge of the pie plate. Crimp the dough evenly around the edge of the pie using your fingers. Cut four 2-inch slits on top of the dough. This recipe was originally posted in the fall of 2021, but was republished with a new recipe and photos in 2021. Optional: Use the extra caramel sauce to drizzle over each slice of pie before serving. Cut circles with a cookie cutter. Then cut them again to make a leaf shape (see photos below). Draw veins in the leaves and adhere them to the egg wash on the pie. Once your decoration is complete, brush it with egg wash too. Once you’re ready to bake the pie, adjust the temperature to 425°F, and bake until the crust is light golden brown, (about 20 minutes). Reduce oven temperature to 375°F, carefully cover with foil, using oven mitts rotate the baking sheet, and continue to bake until juices are bubbling and crust is deep golden brown. If you don’t have a baking stone, a heated pan on the lowest position in the oven will help a whole lot too! Freezing: If you’re planning far ahead, you can also bake the pie cool it, and freeze it well wrapped with plastic wrap and foil for up to three months. Thaw overnight on the counter and for 10 to 15 minutes in a 375°F oven (or until warmed through). Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
