Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is the Caramel Apple Pecan Pie, a harmonious blend of sweet, tart, and nutty notes. This exceptional dessert features a buttery crust that cradles a luscious filling of caramelized apples, toasted pecans, and a velvety caramel sauce. Each bite tantalizes the taste buds with a delightful interplay of textures, from the crisp crust to the tender apples and crunchy pecans. As you delve deeper into this culinary masterpiece, the rich caramel flavor envelops your senses, leaving you craving more. This article presents three variations of this classic recipe: a traditional version, a gluten-free alternative, and a vegan adaptation. Whether you prefer a classic indulgence, a healthier option, or a plant-based treat, this article has something for every palate. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect Caramel Apple Pecan Pie recipe to satisfy your cravings.
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CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE
You'll love the smell in your kitchen-and the smiles on everybody's faces-when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia and being at my granny's table. -Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apples and toss to combine., Spread caramel topping onto bottom of crust. Fill with apple mixture. Drizzle with butter. , For streusel topping, mix flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling is bubbly, 65-75 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional caramel topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CARAMEL PECAN APPLE PIE
This delicious pie is a hit at Thanksgiving, or anytime, really! It's a combination/adaptation of the Basic Flaky Pie Crust, Apple Pie by Grandma Ople, and Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie.
Provided by Loriq
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and dough comes together. Do not add more water than you need. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie pan with wax paper.
- Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour to form a paste. Stir in 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until filling mixture is thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
- Melt 1/3 cup butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans.
- Spread pecan mixture evenly onto lined pie pan. Roll out one ball of dough; line pie pan over pecan mixture. Toss apples with filling mixture; pour into pie plate. Roll out second ball of dough and place over apple filling. Crimp edges of bottom and top crusts together. Cut several small slits into top crust to vent. Place pie on foil-lined baking sheet.
- Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour.
- Remove pie from oven and allow to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a serving plate gently over pie and carefully flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. Peel off waxed paper; cool for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 872.2 calories, Carbohydrate 92.9 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 54.4 g
CARAMEL PECAN APPLE PIE
I have been making this pie for my family for years. When my son was young, he would ask me to make "caramel apples in a pie".
Provided by Bayhill
Categories Pie
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 1/4 cup butter and pour into the bottom of the pie crust; spread to cover bottom.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over butter and cover with chopped pecans.
- Place apple slices in pie crust over the nuts and sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Sprinkle over the apple slices.
- Sprinkle with water and dot apple slices with additional butter.
- Place top crust over apples and flute edges.
- Bake at 425° for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350° and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes.
- If fluted edges start to get too dark, cover with foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.6, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 384.7, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 38.6, Protein 4
CARAMEL APPLE PECAN CRUNCH PIE
My family loves this! I have received a lot of compliments on this pie and it even placed at my county fair in 2010. Super yummy just the way it is or you can have it with a scoop of french vanilla ice cream while it is still warm.
Provided by Tina Cox
Categories Pies
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Pie Crust: Place all ingredients in a 9 inch pie plate, mix well with hands. Spread out in pie plate.
- 2. Filling: peel and slice apples in to a large bowl Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon over apple slices and lightly toss. Pour in to your crust.
- 3. Topping: Mix all ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Heap over top of apples. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minutes depending on your oven. Topping will be golden brown and apples will be soft but not mushy. Cool for 30 minutes.
- 4. Caramel Drizzle: After pie has cooled for 30 minutes, melt caramels and milk in microwave safe dish, microwave until smooth, keep a close eye on this so you do not over cook, I use 15 second increments, drizzle about half over top of pie, sprinkle with chopped pecans, lightly drizzle remaining caramel over nuts. You can garnish with whole pecans if you like.
CARAMEL CINNAMON GRAHAM APPLE PIE WITH CARAMEL PECAN CREAM
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Crust:
- Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course ground cornmeal. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Roll out 2/3 of dough for bottom crust and place into pie pan. Roll out last 1/3 of dough and cut into strips for lattice top crust. On parchment paper or cookie sheet, weave the strips to form lattice. Set aside.
- For topping: mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside.
- For filling: combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Spoon apple filling into crust.
- Sprinkle cracker topping over apples.
- Slide lattice crust over top of pie. Fold edges of bottom crust over ends of lattice crust, pressing to seal. Brush lattice strips with egg wash.
- Fold foil strips around edges of crust and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes or until apples are bubbling and crust is browned. While still hot, drizzle pie with Caramel Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping. Cool the pie before serving. Top with Caramel Pecan Cream Sauce.
- Pour whipping cream into a deep bowl. With electric mixer, whip the cream on high, adding sugar a little at a time. When the cream is whipped, continue to beat on medium, while you add the caramel. Fold in pecans. (The cream will reduce a bit, giving you a smooth, creamy sauce to pour over the pie.) Refrigerate before serving over the pie.
MAKEOVER CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE
I lost 120 pounds and want my favorite pie to fit my new eating habits. This version better suits a healthy lifestyle and still delivers out-of-this-world taste. -Ronda Davis, King, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Combine pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Pour into crust., In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling., Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is browned, 55-60 minutes. Immediately drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE PECAN PIE
I have made this pie quite a lot. I originally got the recipe from a very old farm Journal cook book from my Mom. I have changed the recipe slightly through the years. The buttery, sugar Pecan bottom sets this pie above others. It is really yummy! Use your crust of choice, and enjoy!
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree's. Toast Pecans in sheet pan until browned. about 10-15 min. remove from oven to cool. Perl apples cut each in to 16 slices. Toss in lemon juice. Place in a pan. Add 1/4 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2. Combine the rest of dry ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
- 3. Melt butter for caramel bottom. Add the brown sugar. Spread on bottom of crust. Sprinkle pecans over it.
- 4. Pour cooled apples over the Pecans. Sprinkle dry sugar mixture over the apples. sprinkle
- 5. Cover with top crust. cut vents in crust or make a weave top.
- 6. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degree's . Reduce oven temp to 350 degree's. bake additional 45 minutes, or until nicely browned, and apples are tender.cool and serve!
Tips:
- Use fresh apples: Fresh apples will give your pie the best flavor and texture. If you can, use a variety of apples, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Peel and slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly.
- Cook the apples in butter and sugar until they are soft and caramelized: This will give them a delicious flavor and help them hold their shape in the pie.
- Use a flaky pie crust: A flaky pie crust will give your pie a light and airy texture. You can use a store-bought pie crust or make your own.
- Brush the edges of the pie crust with milk before baking: This will help them brown and give your pie a golden crust.
- Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly: This will usually take about 45 minutes.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will help the filling set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Caramel apple pecan pie is a classic fall dessert that is sure to please everyone. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your pie sweet or tart, with or without nuts, this recipe is a great place to start. So next time you are looking for a delicious and festive dessert, give caramel apple pecan pie a try.
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