CARAMEL APPLE PIE - 2003 1ST PLACE APPLE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h38m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening, chilled
1/3 cup ice water
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 egg, beaten
6 cups apples (Jonathan or Granny Smith)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 toffee bars or 3 ounces chocolate covered peanut or pecan brittle, crushed

Steps:

  • Pie Crust:
  • Chill all ingredients, including the flour and vinegar. Combine the flour, salt and sugar. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles cornmeal. In another bowl, mix water and vinegar with the beaten egg. Add the liquid mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork to form a soft dough.
  • Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Peel and slice apples. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and add apples. Toss to mix. Add vanilla and cream. Melt butter in heavy skillet. Add apple mixture and cook approximately 8 minutes, to soften apples. Turn into pie shell.
  • Streusel Topping:
  • Combine the flour and sugar. Mix in butter with fork until coarse crumbs. stir in the crushed toffee bars. Sprinkle over pie. Add top crust. Seal, flute edge and vent top. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake 45 minutes longer.

Kelly Ard
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This recipe is definitely on my to-make list.


His Holiness TV
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Bredyn Story
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This is the perfect fall dessert! The caramel sauce is so rich and decadent.


Tyyeb Khan
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramel sauce is what really makes it special.


Samuel Sunday
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This pie is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use any type of apples I have on hand.


Entertenment King
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I was a bit skeptical about the caramel sauce, but it turned out to be delicious! The pie was a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Bipul Gazi
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I've made this pie several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The caramel sauce is so easy to make and it really takes the pie to the next level.


Ahtesham Ul Haq
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This recipe is a keeper! The pie was a hit with my family and friends. I especially loved the caramel sauce.


Arroyo Prince
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Wow, this pie was amazing! The crust was flaky, the filling was sweet and tart, and the caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I'm already planning on making it again next week.


Rex Hickman
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried! The caramel sauce is so flavorful and the apples are perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.