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Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie

Indulgent Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie Made from Scratch

This Deep Dish Caramel Apple Pie combines sweet and tart apples with rich caramel for a perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Easy Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Caramel Sauce
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid burning when heating.
  • 1/4 cup Water Use equal parts sugar to water for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Unsalted butter can be used, adding a pinch of salt if desired.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Room temperature cream mixes more easily.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use almond extract for a different flavor.
Pie Filling
  • 6 cups Firm, Tart Apples (e.g., Granny Smith, HoneyCrisp, Golden Delicious) Peel, core, and slice apples before use.
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon if unavailable.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar White sugar can work in a pinch but lacks flavor depth.
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Adjust amount if using less juicy apples.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh is preferable, but bottled can work.
Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar Can use regular granulated sugar if turbinado is unavailable.
  • 2 crusts Pie Crusts (Homemade or Store-bought) Preparing your own allows for personal flavor adjustments.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Deep Dish or Skillet
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, heat granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until it turns golden brown, then add butter, cream, and vanilla. Let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to catch any drips from the pie.
  3. Bake Apples: Toss your peeled and sliced apples in a bowl with granulated sugar and apple pie spice. Bake the mixture covered for about 35 minutes until the apples are tender. Allow them to cool.
  4. Assemble Pie: Roll out your crust and fit it into the deep dish or skillet. Brush with egg wash, then layer the cooled apples with caramel sauce and small pats of butter.
  5. Top Crust: Roll out the remaining dough and place it over the filling. Cut slits to create vents, brush with egg wash and heavy cream, and sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top.
  6. Bake: Place the assembled pie on the preheated baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour and 30 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let your pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing, and serve with extra caramel sauce and ice cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 2gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle extra caramel on top before serving for added indulgence.

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