Best 6 Caramel Apple Pie 2003 1st Place Apple Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable treat that combines the sweetness of caramelized apples with the flaky crust of a homemade pie? If so, look no further than the Caramel Apple Pie, the 2003 first-place winner in the apple category. This classic dessert features tender, caramelized apples nestled in a golden brown crust, creating a symphony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this award-winning pie, ensuring that your next baking endeavor is a mouthwatering success.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE DOWN CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Really good Apple Pecan pie.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon corn syrup
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie crusts, and set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; spread in bottom of a 9 inch pie dish (glass or ceramic works best). Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cover with one pie crust. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Arrange half of the apples in pastry lined plate. Sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Cover with remaining pie crust, fold top edge under, and crimp. Cut a few slits in the top to vent steam.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edge of pie, and carefully invert pie onto a serving dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 252.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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I thought there must be a simpler (and less messy!) way to enjoy a caramel apple-and I was right! I developed this recipe myself, and my caramel apple-loving family approved.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-1/2 cups shredded peeled tart apples
35 caramels
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup salted peanuts, chopped
1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • Place apples in a strainer to drain. Place caramels and water in a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water; heat for 10 minutes or until caramels are partially melted. Cover and set aside, keeping caramels in pan over heated water. , In a small bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, flour and eggs. Squeeze excess moisture from apples and stir into egg mixture. Add peanuts. Add melted caramels and stir to mix. Pour into pie shell. , Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

FROSTY THE CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Yield 1 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 oz. vodka or tequila
1 oz. Hiram Walker Butterscotch Schnapps
1-1/2 oz. apple cider
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Apple slice for garnish
Crushed graham crackers

Steps:

  • First, rim the lip of a chilled cocktail glass with your crushed graham crackers. Pour all the liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well. Strain into your chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an apple slice.

CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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This delicious deep-dish apple pie with a hint of rum is sweetened with creamy caramel sauce.

Provided by Karo Corn Syrup

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     ARGO®, KARO®, FLEISCHMANN'S®

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon Spice Islands® Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 tablespoon Argo® Corn Starch
5 McIntosh or Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored (or more if desired)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon rum OR imitation rum flavoring
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
2 tablespoons butter OR margarine
3 tablespoons prepared caramel sauce
½ cup flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
¼ cup butter OR margarine

Steps:

  • Mix sugar, pumpkin pie spice and corn starch in a large bowl. Cut apples into 1/4-inch thick slices and place in a separate bowl. Sprinkle apples with lemon juice and rum; add to dry ingredients. Stir to combine. Place in piecrust. Dot with 2 tablespoons of butter. Drizzle with caramel sauce.
  • Stir flour and brown sugar together in small bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle evenly over top of pie.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degrees F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake an additional 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown. Delicious when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.7 calories, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 208.7 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Make and share this Caramel Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SouthernChefinConne

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 Pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 deep-dish pie crusts (make your own or buy already made is fine)
1 egg white, beaten with 1 tsp. of water
2 teaspoons sugar
4 lbs granny smith apples, peeled and cut into slices
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
6 tablespoons unsealed butter, cut into 6 pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place one of the piecrusts into a deep dish pie plate and press into dish. Refrigerate this and other crust for 30 minutes.
  • In a large Dutch oven, stir together the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice over medium heat.
  • Cover and cook, stirring occasionally about 20 minutes.
  • Uncover and cool to room temperature.
  • Stir in the cornstarch.
  • In a heavy 4 quart saucepan combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt over medium heat.
  • Cook about 9 minutes or until bubbling, stirring only during the first few minutes.
  • Remove from heat and gradually stir in the cream.
  • Cool until just warm.
  • Let the pie crusts stand at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Combine 3/4 cup of the caramel with the apples. Reserve the rest of the caramel for serving.
  • Pour the apple mixture into the piecrusts and top with the other crust.
  • Brush the top of the crust with the egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Place the piecrusts and bake until the crust is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool at least 2 hours before serving. Warm the caramel sauce and serve alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.1, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 43.3, Sodium 494.4, Carbohydrate 121.2, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 82, Protein 4.3

MILE-HIGH CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Four pounds of apples go into this towering pie -- but you don't have to peel a single one. Just slice the fruit and pile it up. Warm caramel sauce drizzled on top provides extra sweetness.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Pie

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 lbs cooking apples, such as Fuji (about 12 cups) or 4 lbs granny smith apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (about 12 cups)
1 unbaked double pie crust (your favorite)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • In very large bowl combine butter and cinnamon; add apples and toss gently to coat.
  • Spread apples evenly in a parchment paper- or foil-lined, large roasting pan or two 15x10x1-inch baking pans.
  • Roast (one pan at a time if using baking pans) 4 to 5 inches from heat for 7 to 10 minutes or until apples start to brown on edges, turning once halfway through.
  • Cool apples in pan(s). Reduce heat to 375°F.
  • Prepare pastry or let refrigerated pastry stand at room temperature according to package directions.
  • Line 9-inch pie plate with half of pastry (a deep one).
  • In very large bowl stir together brown sugar, flour, and salt.
  • Add apple slices and any juices; stir to coat.
  • Transfer to pastry-lined pie plate.
  • Trim top crust to edge of pie plate.
  • Fold top pastry edge under bottom pastry; crimp edge.
  • Brush top with mixture of beaten egg and water.
  • Cover edge of pie with foil to prevent overbrowning.
  • Place on middle shelf in oven; place foil-lined baking sheet on lower rack beneath pie.
  • Bake 30 minutes; remove foil from pie. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes more or until top is golden and filling is bubbly.
  • Remove to a wire rack.
  • While warm, drizzle with some of the caramel topping.
  • Cool completely.
  • Serve with remaining topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 618.4, Carbohydrate 96.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 37, Protein 5.1

Useful tips to be use while making Caramel Apple pie:

  • To ensure that your pie crust is properly prepared, make sure to pre-bake it. This process, also known as blind-baking, will help prevent the crust from shrinking and will give it a more stable and flavorful texture. Achieve a golden-bron color by pre-baking the crust for around 10 to 12 minutes at a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  • Avoid over-cooking the apple mixture. Ensure that the mixture is simmered until the apples have softened but not to the point of disintegrating. Overcooked apple mixture will result in a pie with an undesirable texture.
  • To achieve an even cook while avoiding over-browning, it is important to use low heat when cooking the apple mixture. Low heat allows the flavors to meld together while preventing the apples from caramelizing too quickly.
  • If you prefer a thicker, jam-like texture for the apple mixture, consider adding a tablespoon of cornstarch or tapioca starch. This will help the mixture thicken as it cooks.
  • It is important to use fresh apple in this recipe. Using fresh apples ensures the best quality and texture for the apple mixture.
  • To make the caramel topping, it is important to use light corn syrup. Light corn syrup is recommended as it will help prevent the caramel from becoming too thick or sticky.
  • Use a pastry or pie crust mix to create a convenient crust. To avoid pre-baking the crust, simply follow the instructions on the package.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by this irresistible Caramel Apple pie. With its buttery and flaky crust, the delectable fillings of sautéed apples in a sumptuous caramel and apple cider, and a luscious layer of caramel topping, every single taste is sure to leave you in a state of culinary bliss. With a combination of flavors that harmonize perfectly, this pie offers a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, with a hint of spice. This delectable pie is sure to be a hit with friends and family, garnering rave reviews with each and every serving.

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