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Perfect Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe with Easy Streusel Topping

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A delightful salted caramel apple pie topped with a crunchy streusel, combining tart apples, creamy caramel, and a buttery crust for a perfect fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • 6 large apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature (for caramel)
  • ½ cup heavy cream, warm (for caramel)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed (for streusel)
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed (for streusel)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for streusel)
  • ¼ tsp salt (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Make the Pie Crust: In a large bowl, combine 2 ½ cups flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until the dough just comes together. Avoid overmixing. Divide the dough in half, form into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into ¼-inch thick pieces. In a large bowl, toss apples with ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Set aside to macerate while you make the caramel.
  3. Make the Salted Caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt ¾ cup granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and whisk in 3 tbsp butter until melted. Slowly add ½ cup warm heavy cream, stirring vigorously (mixture will bubble up). Stir in sea salt. Let cool slightly before using.
  4. Make the Streusel Topping: In a bowl, combine 1 cup flour, ½ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in ½ cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  5. Assemble the Pie: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one dough disc on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Transfer to dish and trim edges. Spoon in the apple filling, then drizzle the salted caramel evenly over the apples. Sprinkle the streusel topping generously over the caramel layer.
  6. Bake: Place pie on a baking sheet and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes, until the streusel topping is golden and the filling bubbles. If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil after 30 minutes.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool on a rack for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to set. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Keep butter and water cold when making the crust for flaky layers. Chill dough for at least 1 hour. Watch caramel closely to avoid burning. Cover pie edges with foil if browning too fast. Let pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing for best results. Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for balanced flavor.

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