This crumb-topped caramel
apple pie is absolutely delicious by itself or with a scoop of
vanilla ice cream!
Caramel
Apple Pie with Crumb Topping
- 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell
(see
recipe)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose
flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 cups thinly sliced tart
green apples
- 1/2 cup ready-made caramel
topping
-
- Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup firm butter
- Sweetened whipped cream
(optional)
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Combine sugar, flour and
cinnamon. Toss with the prepared apples in a large bowl. Spoon
apple mixture into unbaked pie shell then drizzle the caramel
topping over the top.
- Combine flour, pecans,
brown sugar and butter in medium bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle
evenly over apple mixture and bake in the middle of the oven
for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 1 hour before
slicing.
- Serve with a dollop of
sweetened whipped cream, if desired.
Serves 8.
Note: You can substitute
the crumb topping for pastry topped pie. Add the 1/4 cup chopped
pecans to apple mixture before topping with pastry. Flute edges
and vent top to allow steam to escape. Bake as above.
