Ingredients for Caramel Cream Apple Crunch Pie
- Pie Crust
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- Ground Cinnamon
- Gingersnap Cookie
- Butter Flavor Shortening
- Almonds
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Granny Smith Apples
- Caramel Ice Cream Topping
- Vanilla Yogurt
- Ice cream, whipped cream, or extra caramel sauce for serving (optional)
- Whipped Cream
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How to Make Caramel Cream Apple Crunch Pie
- **Make the Pie Crust (if not using store-bought):** Prepare your favorite single-crust pie recipe.
- **Assemble the Crust:** Roll out the dough and carefully place it into a 9-inch pie plate. Gently press the dough into the bottom and up the sides, ensuring it fits snugly without stretching. Trim any excess dough even with the edge of the pie plate. Crimp the edges decoratively.
- **Preheat Oven:** Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- **Prepare Crumb Topping:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs. Cut in ½ cup cold shortening using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ½ cup chopped almonds.
- **Layer the Pie:** Sprinkle 1 cup of the crumb topping evenly into the bottom of the unbaked pie crust. Set aside the remaining crumb topping.
- **Make the Apple Filling:** In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup packed light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Add 6 cups peeled, cored, and sliced apples (about 6 medium apples).
- **Cook the Apples:** Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture begins to thicken slightly.
- **Combine Filling Ingredients:** Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup caramel topping (store-bought or homemade), ½ cup plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
- **Fill and Top the Pie:** Pour the apple filling into the prepared pie crust. Sprinkle the remaining crumb topping evenly over the filling.
- **Bake the Pie:** Place the pie plate on a baking sheet for easier handling. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender. If the crust browns too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.
- **Cool and Serve:** Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy a slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or a drizzle of extra caramel sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
156g
Fat
31g
Carbs
29g
