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To keep the crust from getting soggy and for your pie to last longer, I recommend storing it in the fridge.

How long will this dessert be good for?

If stored in the fridge, it's good for about 3 days.

Do you cook apples before adding them to the crust?

I personally don't. The theory behind precooking the apples is that if you don't, all the extra moisture apples release as they're cooking will puddle and cause a soupy pie filling. Maybe it's because I always cut steam vents in the top crust but I have never cooked the apples first and I have never had it turn out soupy.

How do you keep the bottom crust from getting soggy?

Bake for the full amount of time called for. Use a crust made with shortening instead of butter or oil. And use a glass or aluminum pie dish. While u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-choose-the-best-pie-panu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color:#2e0459u0022 class=u0022has-inline-coloru0022u003eceramic or stone pieu003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e dishes are cute or trendy they don't give optimal results.

How do you freeze this pie?

Once completely cool, cover securely with saran wrap followed by foil and pop the pie in the u003cstrongu003eu003ca href=u0022https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-freeze-a-pie-in-advanceu0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopeneru0022u003eu003cspan style=u0022color:#2e0459u0022 class=u0022has-inline-coloru0022u003efreezeru003c/spanu003eu003c/au003eu003c/strongu003e. Thaw on the countertop and eat within six months. It can be reheated in the oven at 350 for 15 minutes.

Easy Caramel Apple Pie

Description

Try this unique yet easy twist on a classic apple pie! No cinnamon or cloves! Just a descant caramel sauce baked with apple slices in a flakey pie crust! Top a big slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle with extra caramel for an unforgettable dessert!

Ingredients

Units Scale

Unbaked Pie Dough for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup Butter (no subs)
3 Tbs . Flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 1/2 cups Sliced Granny Smith or Gala Apples (about 4 or 5 apples)

Instructions

Prepare your crusts.
Line the bottom of a 9 inch glass pie plate with the bottom crust.
Have the top crust rolled out and ready to cover the pie.
Set aside.
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat.
Whisk in the flour to form a paste.
Add white sugar, brown sugar, and water all at once.
Whisk until smooth and bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and set aside for a moment.
Peel and slice the apples thinly and uniformly.
Dump into the prepared pie plate.
Pour the hot caramel sauce over the apple slices. (If you're wanting to drizzle caramel sauce over individual slices reserve 1/3 cup of the caramel)
Cover the pie with the top crust and make slits for steam to escape.
Bake 15 minutes at 425 degrees. Reduce the temperature to 350 and continue to bake for another 40 minutes.
Cool pie on a cooling rack for 30-40 minutes before serving.

Notes

Apples- Granny Smith apples hold up the best. They don't become mush when baking and while their tart flavor is toned down while still retaining their flavor.
Pie Crust - You will need a double unbaked pie crust for this recipe. You can use your favorite crust recipe, purchase a crust or use my recipe for a homemade crust.
Salted Caramel Variation - For a salted caramel apple pie sprinkle the apple pie filling with sea salt before covering with the top crust.

Keywords: caramel apple pie, salted caramel apple pie, easy apple pie