Description
Salted caramel apple pie blends classic American dessert traditions with modern culinary artistry. Sweet-tart apples nestled in buttery pastry create a harmonious balance of flavors that will transport you to autumn’s most delightful moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 to 10 ounces/226 to 283 grams) flaky pie crusts, thawed if frozen
- 2.5 pounds (1.13 kilograms) Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples (about 6 large or seven medium), or a mix
- ½ cup (100 grams) packed dark brown sugar
Spices and Flour:
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Egg Wash and Topping:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon turbinado or coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the egg wash by whisking 1 egg yolk with of water until smooth and well-combined.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and ground nutmeg to create a uniform seasoning mixture.
- Carefully peel, halve, and remove the cores from fresh apples. Slice the apples into uniform 1/4-inch (0.6-centimeter) thick wedges, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Gently fold the sliced apples into the prepared sugar-spice mixture, ensuring each apple piece is evenly coated and seasoned.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned apple slices into a prepared pie crust, arranging them neatly and compactly to maximize filling.
- Drizzle homemade or store-bought caramel sauce generously over the apple filling, allowing it to seep between the apple layers.
- Craft an intricate lattice top using rolled pie dough strips, weaving them carefully over the caramel-coated apples.
- Trim the excess dough from the lattice edges and delicately crimp the border to create a decorative seal.
- Brush the entire lattice surface with the prepared egg wash, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar crystals over the egg-washed lattice for a sparkling, crisp texture.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the pie for 50-60 minutes, monitoring the crust color and covering with aluminum foil if browning occurs too quickly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely for approximately 2 hours, enabling the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve the pie, accompanying each piece with an additional drizzle of caramel sauce for enhanced indulgence.
Notes
- Caramel creation requires patience, whisking sugar until golden amber signals readiness for pie perfection.
- Apple selection matters most: choose crisp, tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced sweetness.
- Precise slicing ensures uniform cooking, preventing mushy or undercooked fruit textures in your final dessert.
- Lattice weaving transforms ordinary pie into a stunning centerpiece, showcasing culinary craftsmanship with each interwoven strip.
- Cooling time allows caramel and filling to set, guaranteeing clean slices and intensified flavor development.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: <1mg