Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

There’s nothing quite like a homemade apple pie, especially when it’s drizzled with a luscious salted caramel sauce. This Salted Caramel Apple Pie is perfect for any occasion, offering a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors that will leave everyone wanting more. Below, you’ll find a detailed recipe to guide you through creating this delicious dessert.

Ingredients

For the Salted Caramel:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Crusts and Filling:

• 2 (8- to 10-ounce) store-bought or homemade flaky pie crusts, thawed if frozen
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples (about 6 large or 7 medium), or a combination
• 1 tablespoon turbinado or coarse sugar (optional)

Directions

Make the Salted Caramel:

1. Dissolve Sugar: Place 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water in a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until the sugar is dissolved, then stop stirring and bring to a boil.
2. Prepare Cream Mixture: Meanwhile, measure out 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
3. Caramelize Sugar: Continue to boil, swirling the pan occasionally but not stirring, until it turns a dark-amber color (380ºF to 390ºF). This will take 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Add Cream Mixture: Remove the pan from the heat. While whisking continuously, slowly pour in the cream. Be very careful as it will steam and bubble up violently. Keep whisking until smooth. Add the butter and salt and whisk until smooth.
5. Thicken Caramel: Return the pan to medium-low heat and simmer until slightly thickened and reduced to about 1 1/4 cups, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl or container and let cool for at least 1 hour before using.

Prepare the Crusts:

1. Preheat Oven: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F.
2. Roll Out Dough: Roll out 1 pie dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 12-inch-wide round about 1/8-inch thick. Transfer into a regular 9-inch pie plate. Press the dough into the plate, but do not trim the edges. Refrigerate.
3. Prepare Lattice: Roll out the second pie dough into an 11-inch-wide round. Place on a sheet of parchment paper. Cut into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Slide the parchment onto a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate.

Assemble and Bake the Pie:

1. Make Egg Wash: Place 1 large egg yolk and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until combined.
2. Prepare Filling: Place 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a large bowl and stir to combine.
3. Slice Apples: Peel 2 1/2 pounds Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples. Halve and core the apples, then cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Add to the bowl of spiced sugar and toss to combine.
4. Fill Pie: Pour the spiced apples into the crust, slightly mounding the apples in the center. Drizzle with 1/2 cup of the salted caramel sauce.
5. Create Lattice: Create a lattice pattern with the pie dough strips. Lay half the strips horizontally over the apples, using the longer strips in the middle and the shorter strips toward the edges. Space the strips evenly apart (about 3/4-inch). Fold every other strip back on itself about halfway. Lay one of the longer remaining pie strips vertically over the apples so that it lays across the unfolded horizontal strips in the center. Swap the folded and unfolded horizontal strips: Unfold the folded horizontal strips so they lay over the vertical strip, and fold the strips running under the vertical strip back over top. Continue until the pie is fully latticed.
6. Trim and Crimp Edges: Trim the edges with kitchen shears if needed, then roll the edges inwards toward the center of the pie. Firmly crimp the edges to seal. Place the pie on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the lattice and edges with the egg wash. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon coarse sugar if desired.
7. Bake Pie: Bake until the crust is golden-brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges, 50 to 60 minutes. Check 40 minutes into baking: If the crust starts to brown too quickly, loosely cover the pie with aluminum foil and continue baking.
8. Cool and Serve: Transfer the pie to a wire rack and let cool for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve slices with the remaining caramel sauce.

Nutrition and Serving Information:

• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Calories: 410 per serving
• Servings: 8

Enjoy your homemade Salted Caramel Apple Pie! This dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering, combining the classic flavors of apple pie with the rich, decadent taste of salted caramel. Happy baking!

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