Description
A delicious Dutch Caramel Apple Pie recipe featuring tart apples, warm spices, a flaky crust, gooey caramel, and a crunchy crumb topping. This fall classic is perfect for holidays and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust
- 6 to 7 cups tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 25 to 26 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Crimp the edges and refrigerate.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: Melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for the filling and the rest for drizzling.
- Make the Apple Filling: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice. Mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and flour. Stir in 1/2 cup of caramel sauce.
- Make the Crumb Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add softened butter and blend until crumbly.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the apple mixture into the crust. Sprinkle crumb topping over the apples. Brush crust edges with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until topping is golden and filling bubbles. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
- Cool and Serve: Cool for at least 2-3 hours before slicing. Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn for the best flavor.
- Caramel sauce can be made from scratch.
- Store pie at room temperature for 1 day or in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: ~400
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: ~16g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: ~58g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: N/A