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Apple Caramel Crumble Pie

May 5, 2022 · 8 Comments

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Welcome to my Apple Caramel Crumble Pie recipe. Two flavors that are are synonymous with deliciousness are caramel and apples. Add in a crunchy oat topping and a sweet pie crust and - voila! - you have a a dessert to please any apple lover. The combination of apples and a crumb topping is often referred to as a Dutch apple pie.

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Many of the ingredients in the filling are repeated in the crumb topping, which keeps all the flavors in balance with this dessert - it also simplifies your shopping list!

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  • Ingredient tips
  • Pie Assembly
  • Step by step video
  • Baking tips
  • More apple dessert recipes
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Ingredient tips

Pie Crust

  • A sweet pie crust works pairs beautifully with the other elements of this pie. Check out my sweet pie dough which produces a soft cookie-like crust and is strong enough to hold up to the heavy apple filling.

Apples

  • I recommend Granny Smith, Fiji or Honey Crisp apples or a combination of these types.
  • It is important to macerate the apples in sugar before filling your pie shell. This process simply draws out some of the juices from the apples - helping to prevent a soggy bottom crust. Here is how:
    • Peel, core and chop apples into ¼ inch slices.
    • Place apple slices in a bowl. Drizzle one tablespoon of lemon juice over apples and toss.
    • Sprinkle ½ cup of granulated sugar over apples. Toss gently until apples are evenly coated with sugar.
    • Allow apples to rest at room temperature for one hour.
    • Drain extra juices and begin preparing the pie filling.
apples sliced thinly into ⅛" slices

Caramel sauce

  • Use a caramel sauce that pours easily. You may make your own using my recipe here or purchase from your grocer's or online.
jar of caramel sauce on a wooden board

Pie Assembly

  • The first step in making my fruit pies is to apply an egg wash to the pastry. To do this, lightly beat an egg and use a pastry brush to coat the bottom, sides, and outer edges of the crust. This simple step helps keep the bottom crust from getting soggy and also protects the outer crust from burning as it bakes. The egg wash creates a thin layer that seals in the moisture from the fruit filling, giving you a pie with a nicely baked crust.
  • Layer the ingredients into the pie shell as follows:
    • Place half of the apples into the pie shell.
    • Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over apples.
    • Place the second half of the apples over caramel sauce.
    • Drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the apples.
    • Pile the crumble over the filling, mounding it up in the middle. Lightly press down on the crumb topping.

Step by step video

Baking tips

  • If you have read my other pie recipes you already know I recommend chilling assembled pies for several minutes before placing in the oven. This helps prevent the crust from shrinking and burning.
  • Bake on a pie drip shield or a cookie sheet - who wants to scrub pie drippings out of their oven! I recommend a pie drip pan with a hole in the middle. This allows heat to reach the bottom crust more thoroughly.
  • Check the crust after 25 - 30 minutes of baking. Place a pie shield over the crust if it is turning too dark - alternatively wrap the crust loosely in foil.
  • Cool pie completely before serving. Consider scoring the crumb topping while the pie is still warm. This will give you cleaner slices as the topping is quite crunchy which can make it difficult to cut through.
  • This pie is wonderful ala mode or drizzled with more caramel sauce - one can never have too much caramel!

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I hope you enjoy this Apple Caramel Crumble Pie as much as my family and friends do!

📋 Recipe

Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

Caramel Apple Crumble Pie Recipe

Packed with tart apples, creamy caramel sauce and a crunchy crumble topping make this a pie perfect for a family gathering.
5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Cooling Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 309 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pie Drip Catcher or sheet pan
  • 1 Pie Crust Shield optional
  • 1 Spatula
  • Bowls, measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Colander

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 9" pan Sweet Pie Dough Rolled in a 9" pie pan

Crumble Topping

  • ¾ Cup Brown Sugar
  • ¾ Cup Oatmeal
  • ¾ Cup All-Purpose flour
  • ½ Cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Pie Filling

  • 2 Pounds Apples (Granny Smith and/or Honey Crisp)
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Starch
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ⅓ Cup Caramel Sauce
  • 1 Large Egg, lightly beaten

Instructions
 

Macerate Apples

  • Peel, core and chop apples into ¼ inch slices.
    2 Pounds Apples (Granny Smith and/or Honey Crisp)
  • Place apples in a bowl, add one tablespoon lemon juice (to prevent browning) and toss apples.
    1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Add granulated sugar and toss until apples are coated.
    ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • Cover bowl with a kitchen towel and set aside for one hour.

Crumble

  • Combine brown sugar, flour, oatmeal, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg in a bowl. Using your hands, or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine ingredients until it resembles coarse pieces.
    ¾ Cup Brown Sugar, ¾ Cup Oatmeal, ¾ Cup All-Purpose flour, ½ Cup Unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Pie

  • Pour macerated apples into a colander placed over a bowl. Discard the juices.
  • Sprinkle cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg over apples. Toss to coat apples evenly.
    2 Tablespoons Corn Starch, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • Using a pastry brush apply egg wash to the pie shell (bottom, top and sides of crust)
    1 Large Egg, lightly beaten
  • Place ½ of the apples into pie shell.
    1 9" pan Sweet Pie Dough
  • Drizzle ½ of the caramel over apples.
  • Place remaining apples in pie shell and drizzle remaining caramel over the apples.
  • Spread crumble topping over pie filling. Press lightly with your hands to adhere crumble to the apple filling.
  • Place pie in refrigerator and heat oven to 350℉ (180℃). (note - placing pie in refrigerator helps alleviate issues with burnt and shrinking crusts)
  • Once oven heats up 350℉ bake for 35 - 40 minutes. Check crust after 25 - 30 minutes of baking. If crust is becoming too brown, place a pie shield over crust (or wrap loosely in foil).
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack. Cool completely before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 229mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple crumble pie, apple pie recipe, caramel apple crumble pie, caramel apple pie, easy apple pie recipe, how to make an apple pie
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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    September 23, 2024 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love apples and caramel together, and this pie turned out delicious. Thank you for all the helpful hints, It was nice to cut into a pie and not have a mushy bottom crust.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      September 23, 2024 at 9:17 pm

      Michelle, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. So pleased you enjoyed the pie!

      Reply
  2. Tammy says

    July 19, 2024 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    Oh I love this crumb topping and the caramel perfectly compliments the apples. What a delightful pie!

    Reply
  3. Beth says

    April 28, 2023 at 11:19 pm

    5 stars
    This Caramel Apple Crumb Pie gets requested every holiday season! Now I know how to make one

    Reply
  4. Monidipa says

    April 28, 2023 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I loved the way the characters in this recipe came to life! The apple filling and caramel topping sounded so delicious and the step-by-step instructions were easy to follow. It made me feel like I was right there in the kitchen with the author.

    Reply
    • dessertswithstephanie says

      April 28, 2023 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for your lovely review, Monidipa!

      Reply
  5. Tella says

    September 20, 2022 at 10:47 am

    5 stars
    This was just lovely.

    Reply
  6. KentAlo says

    September 19, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    The caramel and crumb topping make this a wonderful pie!

    Reply
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