Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle

 

 Apple Pie with Caramel Drizzle

Ingredients:

Pie Crust

2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought), 9-inch

Apple Filling

6–7 cups apples, peeled & sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

¾ cup brown sugar

2 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

⅛ tsp cloves (optional)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract 

2 tbsp butter, cubed

Caramel Drizzle

1 cup caramel sauce (homemade or good-quality store-bought)

Optional: pinch of sea salt for salted caramel

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the filling

In a large bowl, toss apples with sugars, flour, spices, lemon juice, and vanilla until evenly coated.

2️⃣ Assemble the pie

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)

• Fit one crust into pie dish.

• Add apple filling and dot with butter.

• Top with second crust (lattice or full).

• Seal edges and cut vents.

3️⃣ Bake

• Bake 45–55 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbling.

• Tent loosely with foil if browning too fast.

4️⃣ Cool

Let pie cool at least 1 hour to set.

5️⃣ Drizzle caramel

Warm caramel slightly and drizzle generously over the top just before serving.

Serving Ideas

• Add vanilla ice cream

• Extra caramel drizzle on each slice

• Sprinkle flaky sea salt for contrast

Tips

• Toss apples lightly—don’t over-sauce before baking

• Caramel is best added after baking, not before

• For thicker filling: add 1 extra tbsp flour