Handwritten recipe for Caramel Apple Pie
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Caramel Apple Pie with Crumbly Pecan Topping

Caramel Apple Pie
This Carmel Apple Pie is a classic American dessert that blends tender apples, rich buttery caramel, and a crumbly topping for the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Handwritten in vintage cursive, this recipe embodies the warmth and aroma of traditional home baking. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter creates a luscious caramel filling that coats each apple slice. Often baked during the fall apple harvest, it has remained a comforting staple at gatherings and holiday tables for generations. Its simplicity and indulgent flavor make it a timeless favorite that feels both nostalgic and luxurious.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp salt

Filling:

  • 6 cups apples (peeled and sliced )
  • 25 soft caramels (unwrapped)
  • ¼ cup water

Topping:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup pecans (chopped )
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter (melted)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Press mixture into a small cake pan to form a crust.

Step 2: Layer Apples and Caramel

  • Peel and slice apples.
  • Layer apples in the pan, alternating with unwrapped caramels.

Step 3: Bake Initial Layer

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until apples soften and caramel melts.

Step 4: Make the Topping

  • In a bowl, combine flour, chopped pecans, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
  • Mix until crumbly.

Step 5: Add and Bake Again

  • Sprinkle topping evenly over baked apples.
  • Return to oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

  • Allow pie to cool slightly before serving.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Tips

  • Use tart apples (like Granny Smith) for balance against the caramel sweetness.
  • Lightly toast pecans before adding to topping for deeper flavor.
  • If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the brown sugar in topping slightly.
  • Add a splash of vanilla to the caramel layer for extra aroma.
  • Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
  • Chill dough briefly for easier patting into the pan.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice along with cinnamon for warm spice notes.
  • Line pan with parchment for easy removal and cleaner slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword apple dessert, caramel apple pie, caramel apples, crumb topping, fall dessert, holiday baking, homemade pie, vintage
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