The Ultimate Crumb Topped Deep Dish Apple Caramel Pie
Indulge in the decadence of *The Ultimate Crumb Topped Deep Dish Apple Caramel Pie*, a dessert masterpiece that combines the rich flavors of caramel, spiced apples, and a buttery, golden crumb topping. This deep-dish pie starts with a flaky, homemade crust that cradles layers of tender Granny Smith apples coated in cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, all drizzled with luscious caramel sauce. A delightful crumb topping made with oats and melted butter adds irresistible texture and sweetness, perfectly complementing the warm, gooey filling. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday gathering or a cozy family dessert, this show-stopping pie is a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of additional caramel. Perfect for lovers of apple pie and caramel desserts, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 6 tablespoons Ice water
- 6 large Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Caramel sauce
- 0.5 cup Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (for crumb topping)
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour (for crumb topping)
- 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
Start by making the pie crust: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add 6 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and mix gently until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your deep-dish pie pan. Place the crust in the pan, trim the excess dough, and flute the edges, if desired. Chill the crust while preparing the filling.
In a large bowl, toss the sliced Granny Smith apples with 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Mix well to coat the apples evenly.
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pie crust. Drizzle 0.5 cup of caramel sauce evenly over the apples.
Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, mix 0.5 cup rolled oats, 0.5 cup brown sugar, 0.5 cup all-purpose flour, and 0.25 cup melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the caramel-drizzled apples.
Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips and bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to set. Serve with additional caramel sauce drizzled over the top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.6 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 88 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.2 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*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.
