Caramel Apple Pie with Crunchy Crumb Topping Recipe

ingredients

TOPPING
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

PIE
6 cups sliced peeled baking apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
28 caramels
1 can (5 ounce size) evaporated milk

directions

Combine flour, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon; spread into an ungreased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 400 F for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; crumble and set aside.

Sprinkle apples with lemon juice. Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon; toss with apples. Place apples in pie shell. Cut a circle of foil to cover apples but not the edge of pastry; place over pie.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F; bake for 35 minutes or until apples are tender.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with milk, stirring frequently. Remove foil from pie. Pour caramel mixture over apples. Sprinkle with topping; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Serve warm.

nutrition data

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reviews & comments

Victoria REVIEW:
November 18, 2012

I really enjoyed baking this pie and my family and friends were totally wowed by this. I have had many requests to make it for special occasions this year. I do recommend using granny smith apples because the tartness balances nicely with the sweetness of the caramels. I tried it using a milder baking apple but was not as wowed with the flavor profile. Thank you so much for posting this delicious concoction!
luv2cook REVIEW:
September 22, 2009

Thanks for this recipe...my husband is always asking for apple pie...and this one is great! I have made it several times already!