Apple Caramel Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Caramel Pie

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ice Water
• Apples
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter
• Vanilla Caramels
• 1/4 cup water

How to Make Apple Caramel Pie

1. **Make the Crust:** In a large bowl, cut 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter into 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add 1 teaspoon salt to the flour mixture.
3. Gradually add 6-8 tablespoons ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
4. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Carefully transfer to a 9-inch pie plate.
6. **Prepare the Apple Filling:** Peel, core, and slice 6 medium apples (a mix of Yellow Delicious and Macintosh recommended).
7. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces.
8. Spoon half of the apple mixture into the pie crust and spread evenly.
9. **Make the Caramel:** In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, melt 14 ounces (about 1 3/4 cups) caramel candies with 1/4 cup water, stirring until smooth and glossy.
10. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the apples in the pie crust.
11. Spoon the remaining apple mixture over the caramel layer.
12. Roll out the second disc of dough and place it over the filling. Crimp the edges to seal. Cut slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
13. Bake for 45 minutes in a preheated 425°F (220°C) oven. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
14. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!