Who doesn’t love a good apple pie? But what happens when you take that classic recipe and add some gooey caramel? You get a Caramel Apple Pie that is sure to be a hit at any gathering or just as a special dessert for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 6 cups peeled and sliced apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of both)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out one pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Pour caramel sauce over the apple mixture and stir to combine.
- Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Roll out the second pie crust and cut it into strips. Arrange strips over the top of the pie in a lattice pattern.
- Brush beaten egg over the top of the pie and sprinkle with coarse sugar (optional).
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
But what if you want to enjoy the flavors of a Caramel Apple Pie in a more portable form? Try these Gooey Caramel Apple Hand Pies!
Ingredients:
- 1 batch of homemade or store-bought pie crust
- 1 cup peeled and chopped apples
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg, beaten
- Coarse sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Unroll pie crusts and use a 3-inch biscuit cutter (or a glass with a similar size) to cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Place a tablespoon of caramel sauce in the center of each dough circle.
- Add a heaping tablespoon of the apple mixture on top of the caramel sauce.
- Brush the edges of the dough circles with beaten egg, then fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges together.
- Brush the tops of the hand pies with egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar (optional).
- Cut a small slit in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
These Caramel Apple Pie recipes are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Whether you prefer a classic pie or a portable hand pie, the combination of tart apples and rich caramel is a match made in dessert heaven. So grab a fork (or your hands) and dig in!