william sonoma apple pie recipe

If there’s one thing that reminds me of home, it’s a delicious apple pie. And let me tell you, brothers and sisters, this recipe is the real deal. With a crispy crust and a gooey apple filling, it’s sure to hit the spot.

First Up: Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 tbsp sea salt
• 1 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Roll pie crust out onto a lightly floured surface, then gently transfer to a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, then drizzle with the caramel sauce.
5. Sprinkle the sea salt over the top, then dot with small pieces of the melted butter.
6. Cover the pie with aluminum foil, then bake for 25 minutes.
7. Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Next Up: Classic Apple Pie

Ingredients:

• 1 pie crust
• 6 cups thinly sliced Granny Smith apples
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground allspice
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Roll pie crust out onto a lightly floured surface, then gently transfer to a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and allspice until well combined.
4. Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, then dot with small pieces of the unsalted butter.
5. Cover the pie with aluminum foil, then bake for 15 minutes.
6. Remove the foil, then bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
7. Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Brothers and sisters, I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I do. There’s nothing quite like a homemade apple pie to bring a little happiness into your life.