Hello, foodies, Austin Carter welcomes you all to Beyond the Bayou blog to serve you love in each and every bite of our recipes. Be it the main course, an appetizer, or dessert, we just don’t miss the boat to please you guys. One such dessert recipe is with us today: Salted Caramel Apple Pie.
Yes! You read right, salted caramel apple pie! It’s pie season–or can it be pie season all your round?! Regardless, this pie will change your life. Period. Tender apple slices, and buttery pie dough all layered with salted caramel goodness. This recipe I have been eating forever. Slowly but surely, I’m beginning to love baking and making pastry. Check out my Pecan Pie! Still a long way to go but I was super happy with it.
In a lot of recipes I tried, the dough just didn’t hold together–but I found the perfect recipe and cannot wait for you all to try it out. Thanks to Rachel over at Two Loves Studio for the recipe!
So let’s just begin this journey of learning this recipe. Stick on to your seats for the next few minutes to learn this recipe.
What is Salted Caramel Apple Pie?
Salted Caramel Apple Pie is like a warm hug on a plate. It’s a delightful dessert that brings together the juicy goodness of apples with a heavenly caramel sauce that has a touch of saltiness. Imagine biting into a slice of tender apples coated in sweet spices like cinnamon, all wrapped up in a buttery pie crust. And then, to make it even more magical, there’s a generous drizzle of caramel sauce that adds a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of salty goodness. It’s the kind of pie that makes gatherings feel extra special and cozy evenings at home simply delightful. You can even use Praline Sauce for the same.
Buttery Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Equipment
- 9-inch pie pan
- Heavy saucepan with lid
- Wooden Spoon
- Sauté Pan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Pie Crust:
- 250 grams All-purpose Flour
- 150 grams butter cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- a Pinch of fine sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon cold milk
Apple Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 large apples
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Salted Caramel:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 3/4 tsp flakey sea salt
Instructions
Prepare Pie Crust:
- Mix flour, butter, salt, sugar, egg, and milk until dough forms.
- Knead dough and roll out for bottom crust.
Make Salted Caramel:
- Heat sugar, water, and salt until caramelized.
- Add hot cream slowly, stirring to make caramel sauce.
Cook Apple Filling:
- Saute apples with butter, spices, sugar, and flour.
- Stir in cider vinegar and cool mixture.
Assemble Pie:
- Layer apples and caramel in pie crust.
- Create lattice crust, brush with egg, and sprinkle with sugar and salt.
Bake Pie:
- Preheat oven and bake pie until golden brown.
Nutrition
Time For The Tips!
- Ensure Even Apple Slices: Try to slice the apples evenly to about 1/4-inch thickness. This ensures consistent texture in your pie, avoiding a mix of thick and mushy slices.
- Chill Pie Dough: Keep any unused pie dough in the refrigerator. Cold dough is easier to handle and roll out compared to warm or room-temperature dough.
- Working with Pie Dough: If you’re new to making pie dough, I highly recommend checking out my post on Perfect Pie Dough before starting. It can help you avoid common pie-making mistakes right from the beginning.
- Checking Apple Doneness: Use a fork to poke through the topping and into the apples to ensure they’re tender enough. This step ensures your apples are perfectly cooked for a delicious pie.
- Avoid Under-Baking: Many pies end up with a pale crust, which isn’t ideal. Aim for a deep, golden tan on your crust. Don’t hesitate to bake it until it achieves a beautiful color.
- Oven Temperature: It’s recommended to use an oven thermometer to check if your oven is actually at the temperature you set. Ovens can vary in accuracy, so having a thermometer ensures your baking temperatures are precise, which is crucial for great results.
- Prepare Salted Caramel Ahead: You can make the salted caramel in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw it in the refrigerator or at room temperature, then heat it up before pouring it over the pie. After refrigeration, the caramel may become solid, so warming it brings it back to a pourable consistency.
What to Serve with Salted Caramel Apple Pie?
