Caramelized Apple Pie: The Best Comfort Dessert for Home Chefs
A deliciously rich caramelized apple pie that offers a warm, comforting dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium apples
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Peel, core, and slice the apples.
- In a pan, melt the butter and add the sugar, stirring until caramelized.
- Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, cooking until softened.
- Place the apple mixture in the pie crust and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the caramel mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg