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Caramel Apple Pie with Nutty Crumble Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 45 min
  • Cook Time: 55 min
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Caramel Apple Pie features a classic filling of tart Granny Smith apples mixed with lemon juice, sugar, and flour, topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble, and finished with a generous drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Baked to golden perfection, this dessert offers a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors, perfect for any autumn gathering or sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 6 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Crumb Topping

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Other Ingredients

  • 1 pie crust
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 jar (or more) caramel topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the pie.
  2. Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, mix the sliced Granny Smith apples with lemon juice, sugar, flour, and salt. This combination enhances the apple’s tartness while thickening the filling as it bakes.
  3. Make Crumb Topping: In a medium bowl, use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until crumbly. Then mix in brown sugar, quick oats, and salt to create a nutty, sweet topping that will add texture and flavor.
  4. Assemble Pie: Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust. Evenly spread the crumb topping over the apples to cover them completely.
  5. Bake with Foil: Cover the edges of the pie crust with aluminum foil to prevent burning. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  6. Continue Baking: Remove the foil and return the pie to the oven. Bake for an additional 30 to 45 minutes until the crust edges are bubbling and golden brown.
  7. Add Pecans: When there are 5 minutes left in baking, sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the crumb topping to toast them lightly.
  8. Finish Baking: Allow the pecans to toast as the pie finishes baking, then remove the pie from the oven.
  9. Add Caramel Sauce: Pour half a jar or more of caramel topping generously over the warm pie surface for that rich, buttery flavor.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool slightly to set the caramel topping, or serve immediately if you can’t wait. Enjoy every bite!

Notes

  • This pie stands out with its nutty oat crumb and luscious caramel finish, distinct from a traditional apple pie.
  • Covering the crust edges with foil prevents over-browning while allowing the filling to cook fully.
  • Using Granny Smith apples adds a nice tartness that balances the sweetness of the caramel and crumb.
  • Toast pecans at the end to maintain their crunchiness and flavor.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of caramel topping based on your sweetness preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 607
  • Sugar: 51 g
  • Sodium: 344 mg
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 79 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 46 mg

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