Description
This Christmas Caramel Apple Pie is a perfect holiday indulgence combining tender, spiced apples with rich caramel sauce in a flaky pie crust. Baked to golden perfection, it offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors with a warm aroma of cinnamon and lemon. Ideal for festive gatherings, this classic dessert serves eight and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups of sliced apples
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 tbsp of lemon juice
Other
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the pie at the perfect temperature.
- Prepare Apple Mixture: In a bowl, combine the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly to coat the apples evenly with the sugar and spices, enhancing their flavor and preventing browning.
- Place Pie Crust: Lay the pie crust evenly in a pie dish, ensuring the edges are properly fitted and any excess crust trimmed if necessary.
- Fill the Pie: Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly to ensure a consistent bake.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the apple filling, adding a rich, sweet layer that will melt into the apples during baking.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apple filling is bubbly and tender.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely to set the filling and make slicing easier before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use a mix of tart and sweet apples such as Granny Smith and Fuji.
- Allow the pie to cool fully to prevent the caramel from being too runny.
- You can add a scoop of vanilla ice cream when serving for extra indulgence.
- Ensure the pie crust is chilled before baking for flakier results.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
