Dive into the indulgent world of Southern desserts with this Caramel Apple Pecan Pie recipe. It’s a sumptuous twist on traditional pies that blends the classic flavors of tart apples and rich caramel, topped with the crunch of pecans.
Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 5 cups peeled and sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
Assembling the Pie:
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Mix the Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with the sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and heavy cream until the apples are well-coated.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Pour the apple mixture into the pie crust.
- Evenly spread the chopped pecans over the top of the apple mixture.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pecans.
- Bake the Pie:
- Place the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, or until the filling is bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
- If the edges of the crust begin to brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
- Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top just before serving, if desired.
This Caramel Apple Pecan Pie brings together the warm spiciness of cinnamon and nutmeg, the tartness of apples, the toasty sweetness of caramel, and the rich flavor of pecans. It’s a decadent pie that’s sure to become a requested dish at any gathering.