Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe is the best combination of apple filling and decadent caramel sauce. Everything is baked in a flaky pie crust and taste amazing.
If you love classic apple pie, you will enjoy this Salted Caramel variation. Caramel and apple pie make a great combination in this easy pie recipe. This recipe is so decadent because the caramel is mixed in the filling. You may also love this Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
The pie looks really fancy with the lattice topping but we actually used a premade pie crust from the store. It is such an easy recipe but looks stunning. The entire recipe tastes great, and the prep work is 15 minutes or less.
Fall is the perfect time to bake apple desserts and this pie does not disappoint. It is so yummy.
Ingredients
- Premade Pie Crusts. We used a store-bought crust, but you can make 3 Ingredient Pie Crust Recipe.
- Salted Caramel Sauce. You will divide this.
- Granny Smith Apples. Peeled and sliced into thin slices.
- Lemon Juice. I prefer to use fresh lemon juice.
- All Purpose Flour. Spoon the flour into a measuring cup instead of scooping it.
- Cinnamon. Feel free to adjust this to taste if you like more cinnamon.
Topping
- Large Egg. Lightly beaten.
- Sugar. Granulated sugar for the topping.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Salt. We love how the Salted Caramel tastes with the apples. However, you can omit the salt to make this a traditional apple pie.
- Cut out the top. Instead of lattice, roll out the pie crust and cut out shapes. Then place on top of the pie mixture. This is a pretty alternative to lattice if you want something different.
How to Make Caramel Apple Pie
- Step 1. Preheat the oven. It should be set to 400 degrees. Make sure to chill the pie crust while you prepare the filling.
Step 2. Place the apple slices in a large bowl.
Step 3. Add in the lemon juice, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg.
Step 4. Mix together to coat the apples in spices.
Step 5. Put the pie dough in the 9-inch pie plate. Then pour the apple mixture filling. Drizzle the top of the apples with ½ cup of the salted caramel sauce.
Step 6. Make the lattice top crust. Lay out the other pie crust on a floured work surface. You can use a rolling pin to smooth it out if you need to. I used a pizza cutter to cut the pie crust into 16 strips.
Step 7. Then carefully thread the strips over and under each other to make a weave topping over the caramel apple pie filling.
Step 8. Trim off any excess that hangs over the pie. Then crimp the edges of the dough with a fork.
Step 9. Gently brush the top of the lattice with the lightly beaten egg wash and sprinkle the sugar on top. Cover the crust with aluminum foil or a pie crust shield. Bake the pie at 400 degrees for 30 minutes and remove the foil and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees. Then bake the pie for 30 more minutes.
- Step 10. Let the pie cool. Place the pie on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 4 hours. Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce on the pie when serving and enjoy! You can also sprinkle sea salt on top.
FAQs
The pie needs to cool completely before slicing. It really needs to set in order for it to be pretty when sliced. Otherwise, it will look messy.
If there is excess pie filling on the knife, wipe clean before continuing to slice. This will ensure that each slice looks pretty.
Cover the pie in plastic wrap after it has cooled completely. Refrigerate any leftover pie covered for up to 3 to 4 days.
I love serving this pie fresh, but you can easily make this pie the night before serving.
Yes, there are 2 options to do this. You can freeze the pie unbaked. Just flash freeze it for an hour.
Then cover in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, bake as normal but add 20 extra minutes to the cooking time.
Another option is to freeze the pie already baked. Allow it to cool completely and cover in plastic wrap. Then place the pie inside a freezer bag.
Allow to thaw on the counter when ready to serve. Warm in the oven until heated through. Serve as normal.
Either option is perfect for holidays or when you need to save time. You will love having an extra pie in the freezer. See Can you freeze apple pie for more tips.
Toppings
- Ice Cream. Try a scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or Butter Pecan Ice cream would be delicious. If you want even more caramel flavor, try a scoop of Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe.
- Whipped Cream. Dollop whipped cream on top. Store bought or Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe will work.
- Caramel Sauce. Drizzle even more Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe on top for a really rich and luscious dessert.
Pro Tips
- Apples. The best apple for this pie is Granny Smith. They are tart and balance out the sweetness perfectly.
They also bake well and don’t turn to mush. Feel free to combine several different types of apples for a complex taste. You can also use honeycrisp, pink lady or what you prefer. It’s best to use tart apples and not really sweet apples. - Foil or Pie Shield. It is important to use one of these for a portion of baking time. This will help to prevent the crust from getting too brown.
- Lattice and Designs. Get creative and make shapes such as leaves for Fall or hearts for Valentine’s Day.
More Apple Desserts
More Easy Pie Recipes
- Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
- Toffee almond Pie
- Arkansas Possum pie recipe
- Easy Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
There is something so comforting about homemade pie. It is a fabulous recipe, and friends and family will love it. It’s your turn to make it. Once you do, please come back and leave a comment.
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Premade Pie Crusts refrigerated
- 1 cup Salted Caramel Sauce divided
- 5 Granny Smith Apples peeled and sliced into thin slices
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Allspice
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and chill the pie crust while you prepare the filling.
- Place the apple slices in a large mix. Add in the lemon juice, sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Toss to thoroughly coat the apples with the seasonings. Set aside.
- Place one of the chilled pie crusts in a 9 inch pie pan.
- Then fill the pie crust with the apples and drizzle the top of the apples with ½ cup of the salted caramel sauce.
- Then lay out the other pie crust on a floured work surface. Use a pizza cutter, sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut the pie crust into 16 strips that are approximately ½ inch thick. Then carefully thread the strips over and under one another to make a weave topping on top of the pie. Trim off any excess overhang on the pie. Then crimp the edges of the dough with a fork or with your fingers.
- Gently brush the top of the lattice topping with the lightly beaten egg and sprinkle the sugar on top. Cover the crust with foil or a pie crust shield.
- Bake the pie at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil or pie shield and reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Then bake the pie for 30 more minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling (a small knife inserted into the middle of the pie comes out clean).
- Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack at room temperature for at least 4 hours. Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce on the pie when serving and enjoy!
