The Best Caramel Apple Pie Recipe by Chef John

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 (14.1-ounce) package pastry for a double-crust (9-inch) pie
• 5 apples - peeled, cored and sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. In a saucepan over medium heat, mix together the white sugar, brown sugar, butter, water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside.
4. Line a 9-inch pie plate with one pie crust, covering both the bottom and sides. Fill the crust with apple slices.
5. Roll out the top crust into a 10-inch circle. Using a sharp paring knife or pastry wheel, cut the circle into 8 strips, each 1-inch wide.
6. Create a lattice pattern by weaving the pastry strips together, one at a time. Fold the ends of the lattice strips under the edge of the bottom crust and crimp the edges to seal.
7. Evenly pour the butter-sugar mixture over the lattice crust, allowing any excess to drip into the apple filling.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking for an additional 35 to 40 minutes, or until the crust turns golden brown, the caramel sets, and the apple filling is bubbly. Let the pie cool completely before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 336 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 35 g
• Sodium Content: 142 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 23 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 48 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g