FOOD
Caramel Apple Pie
There may be nothing more intoxicating than the smell of a fresh-from-the-oven caramel apple pie.
FOOD
Caramel Apple Pie
There may be nothing more intoxicating than the smell of a fresh-from-the-oven caramel apple pie.
Ingredients
- Bottom crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold vegan butter, cubed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter, softened
- Caramel:
- 2 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- Filling:
- 8 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced (mixture of Sweet Tango, Gala and Fuji)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- Top crumble:
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, room temperature
Steps
- Prepare the bottom crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt. Incorporate butter using your fingers, or by pulsing a few times in a food processor. Mix until it becomes a coarse meal. Add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
- Knead the dough once or twice, then shape into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Store in the fridge overnight up to 2 days.
- Prepare the caramel: In a nonstick saucepan over medium heat, heat the apple juice for about 10 minutes until it’s reduced to about 1 cup. Add the coconut cream, brown sugar and spices and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened a bit. Remove from heat.
- On a floured surface, roll dough out into a 12-inch circle using a rolling pin coated in flour. Transfer to a pie tin and press into bottom. Pinch borders of the pie crust. Spread the softened butter on the crust. Pierce crust with a fork, then place in freezer for 15 minutes.
- Prepare apple filling: In a large bowl, toss the apples with sugar, flour, spices, butter and lemon juice.
- To assemble: Remove pie crust from freezer. Pour the coated apples into the crust, spreading them out evenly. Pour the apple juice caramel overtop. Return to freezer.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Using a medium mixing bowl, combine crumble ingredients.
- Take pie out of freezer, top with the crumble, and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until juice is bubbling and crumble is golden brown.