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Caramel Apple Pie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 226g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 8-10 tbsp ice water
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, for the caramel
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt, plus more for finishing
  • 6 cups (about 6 medium) peeled, thinly sliced apples
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp coarse turbinado sugar, optional

Method
 

  1. Mix the crust dough: whisk flour, sugar, salt; cut in butter until pea-sized bits remain; stir in ice water until dough holds together; divide, shape into disks, chill 30 minutes.
  2. Caramelize the sugar: melt sugar over medium heat until deep amber; stir in butter; remove from heat, whisk in cream and salt; cool.
  3. Sauté the apple filling: combine apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; cook 8-10 minutes until thickened; cool.
  4. Assemble the pie: roll one disk to 12 inches, line pie plate; add cooled filling, drizzle half the caramel; top with second crust, crimp, vent, egg wash, and sugar.
  5. Bake until golden: 400°F for 20 minutes, then 375°F for 35-45 minutes, until bubbling and deep golden.
  6. Cool and slice: cool at least 2 hours; slice, drizzle with remaining caramel and flaky salt.

Notes

Allowing the pie to rest for a full 2 hours is key for neat slices. The caramel will continue to set as it cools, so don’t rush it. If your kitchen is warm, chill the assembled pie before baking for a flakier bottom crust.