Description
A delightful Caramel Apple Pie featuring a flaky crust, tender apples, and rich caramel sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 cups sliced apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the apple mixture by combining sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Assemble the pie in a 9-inch pie pan with one crust, filling it with the apple mixture and drizzling caramel sauce on top.
- Top with the second pie crust, sealing edges and cutting slits for ventilation.
- Egg wash the top crust with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill your pie crust ingredients beforehand to achieve a flakier texture. Consider making the filling a day in advance for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg