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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe Easy Flaky Lattice Crust

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This cozy salted caramel apple pie features a buttery, flaky lattice crust, tart apples, and homemade salted caramel for a show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. It’s easy enough for beginners and guaranteed to bring comfort and nostalgia with every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature (for caramel)
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
  • 6 cups tart apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt for the crust.
  2. Add cold, cubed butter and cut into flour until mixture resembles coarse sand with pea-sized bits.
  3. Drizzle in ice water, one tablespoon at a time, tossing gently until dough just comes together.
  4. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a clean, dry saucepan, heat granulated sugar over medium heat until melted and amber-colored.
  6. Add butter and whisk until melted. Pour in heavy cream slowly, whisking constantly.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in flaky sea salt. Let cool.
  8. In a large bowl, toss sliced apples with brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  9. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  10. Roll out one disk of dough to a 12-inch circle. Fit into pie dish, trimming excess.
  11. Fill crust with apple mixture, mounding slightly in the center.
  12. Drizzle half the caramel sauce over apples.
  13. Roll out second dough disk and cut into strips for a lattice top. Weave strips over filling, tucking ends under the edge.
  14. Brush lattice and edges with beaten egg, then sprinkle with extra sea salt.
  15. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake another 35-40 minutes, until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
  16. If edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.
  17. Let pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
  18. Drizzle with remaining caramel before serving. Slice and enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Notes

Keep butter and ingredients cold for the flakiest crust. If dough cracks, patch with scraps. Bake on the lower oven rack to prevent soggy bottoms. Let pie cool fully for the caramel to set. For gluten-free or dairy-free options, substitute flour and butter as needed. Pie tastes even better on day two as flavors meld.

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