At
Thanksgiving, we always have the traditional desserts; Pumpkin pie, Pecan pie
and New York style Cheesecake. But I always try to spice things up with a
dessert we have never tried before. Last year, I made this Caramel Apple pie
and it was such a hit, I thought I would share it with you.
First, you make the taffy mixture by combining brown sugar, melted butter, and flour. Mix those ingredients together and set aside.
Next, thinly
slice five cups of apples. Add sugar, flour, cinnamon and lemon juice. Toss the
apples carefully until they are thoroughly coated.
Spoon half of
the apple filling into a deep dish pastry filled pie pan.
Top with half the caramels… remember do not eat the caramels!!
Okay, maybe one or two, and half the taffy mixture.
Top with half the caramels… remember do not eat the caramels!!
Okay, maybe one or two, and half the taffy mixture.
Fill with the other half of the apple filling, caramels and taffy.
Place the other pie crust on top.
Here is where
I took artistic license. I cut the top
half of the pastry with a large leaf cutter and place the leaves on top of the
pie, overlapping slightly. Make sure that the edges are tightly sealed, as
caramel will leak out if not.
Doesn’t that
look very Thanksgivingy?
Cover
pie with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375 degree oven
for 25 minutes. Remove foil from pie and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes,
until crust is golden. Serve warm
This pie is beautiful and delicious. Your
family will love it!!!! Even for Christmas!!
Caramel Apple Pie
Ingredients
- 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust deep dish pie
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups thinly sliced apples
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 20 caramels, halved
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- To Make Taffy: In a small bowl combine brown sugar, melted butter or margarine, and 1/3 cup flour. Mix well and set aside.
- To Make Apple Filling: Place apples in a large bowl. Add white sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Toss until all ingredients are mixed well and apples are thoroughly coated.
- Spoon half of apple filling into pastry-lined deep-dish pan. Top with half of caramels and half of taffy mixture. Repeat process with remaining apple filling, caramels and taffy mixture. Place top pastry over filling and seal well (this is very important--if edges are not sealed, caramel will leak out all over). Cut steam vents and brush top crust with milk or light cream.
- Cover pie with foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil from pie and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until crust is golden. Serve warm
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