Caramel Pecan Apple Pie
Indulge in the perfect harmony of sweet, nutty, and spiced flavors with this decadent Caramel Pecan Apple Pie. Built on a flaky pie crust, this dessert layers tender slices of Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, rich caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans, all beautifully spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. A buttery lattice crust tops this masterpiece, brushed with egg wash to achieve that irresistible golden sheen. With its gooey, caramel-drizzled apple filling and nutty crunch, this pie strikes the ultimate balance between classic comfort and gourmet flair. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with extra caramel sauce, this pie is the star of any dessert table. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or a cozy treat for yourself, it’s a must-try recipe for pie lovers everywhere.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch crust Pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 6 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Chopped pecans
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce
- 1 large Egg (lightly beaten for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place a rack in the center of the oven.
Roll out the pie crust on a lightly floured surface and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough hanging over the edges and crimp the edges as desired.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
Spread half of the apple filling evenly into the pie crust. Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the apples. Drizzle about 1/4 cup of the caramel sauce over the pecans.
Add the remaining apple filling on top, followed by the rest of the chopped pecans, and drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce over everything.
Dot the top of the filling with the unsalted butter pieces.
Roll out an additional piece of pie dough (if desired) to make a lattice topping or simply add a solid top crust. If using a solid crust, cut small slits in the surface to allow steam to escape.
Brush the top crust or lattice with the beaten egg to provide a golden finish during baking.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the edges of the pie crust start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil or a pie shield.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Optional: Drizzle additional caramel sauce over each slice just before serving for extra sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3824 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 202.6 g | 260% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.5 g | 312% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 2187 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 510.8 g | 186% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.0 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 309.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1686 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
