Apple Pie with Caramel

Caramel Apple Pie Recipe

Hello! We are going to prepare a delicious caramel apple pie, a classic dessert that combines the sweet charm of juicy apple with the smoothness of real caramel. This recipe is perfect to enjoy at home with family or friends, and the caramel flavor adds an irresistible touch of sweetness.

Preparation time

Timing is essential to achieve a perfect texture and balanced flavor.

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 50 minutes
• Total: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 100 g of cold butter
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 tablespoon sugar

For the filling

• 6 medium apples (preferably enchanted apple, or sweet apple)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons of butter

For the caramel

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 50 g butter
• 1 pinch of salt (caramel and honey)

If you don't have enchanted apples, you can use sweet red or green apples, which provide good flavor and texture to the pie. For soft caramel, additional whipping cream can be substituted with evaporated milk, but the result will be less creamy.

Utensils we will use

• 22 cm diameter pie dish
• Dough roller (you can also use a clean bottle)
• Sharp knife and cutting board
• Pan for making caramel
• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Small ladle

Preparation

1. Prepare the dough

1. Mix the flour and sugar.
   • In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of flour with the tablespoon of sugar and the pinch of salt.
2. In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of flour with the tablespoon of sugar and the pinch of salt.
3. Incorporate the cold butter.
   • Cut the butter into small cubes and mix it with the flour, using your fingers to obtain a sandy texture, similar to coarse crumbs.
4. Cut the butter into small cubes and mix it with the flour, using your fingers to obtain a sandy texture, similar to coarse crumbs.
5. Add cold water.
   • Incorporate the water little by little and mix until a homogeneous and compact dough is formed. Avoid over-kneading to preserve the flaky texture.
6. Incorporate the water little by little and mix until a homogeneous and compact dough is formed. Avoid over-kneading to preserve the flaky texture.
7. Chill the dough.
   • Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
8. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the apple filling

1. Wash and peel the apples.
   • Choose sweet apples, wash them well and peel carefully to avoid waste.
2. Choose sweet apples, wash them well and peel carefully to avoid waste.
3. Cut into medium cubes.
   • Cut the apples into cubes of approximately 2 cm so that the texture is maintained after cooking.
4. Cut the apples into cubes of approximately 2 cm so that the texture is maintained after cooking.
5. Mix with sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
   • In a bowl, combine the apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice. The flour helps to thicken the filling.
6. In a bowl, combine the apples with the brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice. The flour helps to thicken the filling.
7. Let it rest.
   • Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes for the flavors to integrate.
8. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes for the flavors to integrate.

3. Make the real caramel

1. Melt the sugar.
   • In a pan over medium heat, place the sugar and let it melt without stirring until it turns a deep golden color, a sign of real caramel.
2. In a pan over medium heat, place the sugar and let it melt without stirring until it turns a deep golden color, a sign of real caramel.
3. Add the butter and cream.
   • Remove from heat and add the butter, mix quickly until incorporated. Then, add the cream little by little while mixing to obtain a smooth and shiny caramel and honey texture.
4. Remove from heat and add the butter, mix quickly until incorporated. Then, add the cream little by little while mixing to obtain a smooth and shiny caramel and honey texture.
5. Add a pinch of salt.
   • This touch enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.
6. This touch enhances the flavor and balances the sweetness.

4. Assemble the pie

1. Roll out the dough.
   • Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out with a rolling pin until it covers the mold, leaving an edge of about 2 cm.
2. Take the dough out of the refrigerator and roll it out with a rolling pin until it covers the mold, leaving an edge of about 2 cm.
3. Place the filling.
   • Fill the mold with the apples, distributing them evenly and adding small pieces of butter for juiciness.
4. Fill the mold with the apples, distributing them evenly and adding small pieces of butter for juiciness.
5. Add the caramel.
   • Cover the filling with a generous layer of soft caramel so that it penetrates when baked and provides an irresistible caramelized flavor.
6. Cover the filling with a generous layer of soft caramel so that it penetrates when baked and provides an irresistible caramelized flavor.
7. Cover with the rest of the dough.
   • If there is leftover dough, place a second layer on top and seal the edges well to prevent the filling from coming out.
8. If there is leftover dough, place a second layer on top and seal the edges well to prevent the filling from coming out.

To finish and serve

Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 50 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the caramel bubbles slightly. Remove and let cool for at least 20 minutes for the caramel to set. Serve warm, if desired, accompanied by vanilla ice cream to complement the Sweet Temptation of the apple and caramel pie.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Proteins: 3 g
• Fats: 12 g
• Carbohydrates: 55 g
• Fiber: 3 g

Approximate values per serving based on standard ingredients.

5 keys to make the Caramel Apple Pie perfect

• Use suitable apples: Prefer enchanted apple or sweet apple for a juicy filling and balanced flavor.
• Chill the dough: Respecting the cold rest prevents the dough from shrinking or losing its flaky texture.
• Do not stir the sugar when melting: When preparing real caramel, avoid stirring to prevent crystallization and obtain a smooth caramel.
• Distribute the caramel well: Place the caramel over the apples before baking so that it integrates and caramelizes.
• Let cool before cutting: Wait so that the caramel does not drip when cutting and maintains its shape.

When is it ideal to enjoy Caramel Apple Pie?

This dessert is ideal for family celebrations and special occasions where you want to impress with a reinvented classic flavor. It is also perfect for those cool autumn and winter days when you are looking for a sweet temptation that comforts. Accompanying it with vanilla ice cream or coffee creates the perfect combination to share unforgettable moments.

Comparison with other fruit and caramel desserts

Share your experience

The kitchen is a space to create and share unique flavors. Go ahead and prepare this apple pie with caramel and tell us how it turned out. Did you try a different ingredient? What accompaniment did you choose? Your experience can inspire many to prepare this delight at home.