Caramel apple pie: An autumn delight for gatherings

Apple pie is one of those desserts that our moms and grandmothers have perfected. The smell of baked apples with a hint of cinnamon fills Canadian homes and makes autumn more bearable. In this recipe, the classic pie is enriched with a caramel note that greatly enhances its flavour.

I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love apple pie. It’s the perfect dessert for both small and large gatherings, whether we invite family, friends or want to treat colleagues at work. A delicious crumble with cinnamon and a cake with the addition of caramelized sugar will make this dessert irresistible.

The combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy crumble, and delicate cake makes this dessert extremely popular among both adults and children. After all, there is nothing better than a delicious, homemade apple pie with Canadian apples.

Hidden between the layers of the pie is brown sugar, which caramelizes in the oven, adding sweetness. The apples are also soaked in caramel, so those with a sweet tooth will be in heaven. It tastes great both cooled and warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Ingredients:

Apples: 

• 4 tablespoons of butter 
• 2 apples 
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 4 tablespoons of brown sugar 

Cake: 

• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 1/2 cup of sugar 
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar 
• 1 egg 
• 1/3 cup of milk 
• 3 tablespoons of 18% cream 
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour 
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 

For sprinkling: 

• 4 tablespoons of brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 

Crumble: 

• 1/2 cup of sugar 
• 7 tablespoons of butter 
• 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon 
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar 

Add-ons: 

• caramel sauce - for drizzling

Method of preparation:

Step 1. Start by preparing the apples. Peel them, remove the cores, and cut them into eighths. Melt the butter in a pot, add sugar, cinnamon, and apples. Heat everything until the apples start to soften.

Step 2. Proceed with making the cake. Mix the softened butter with white and brown sugar. Then add the egg, milk, cream, and vanilla extract and combine the ingredients. Pour in the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, and mix until a smooth batter forms.

Step 3. Prepare the crumble topping. Sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl, add cinnamon, and white and brown sugar. Pour in the melted and cooled butter and knead.

Step 4. Prepare the sprinkle by mixing sugar and cinnamon. Pour half of the batter into a pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with the sugar-cinnamon mixture and cover with the remaining batter. Arrange the caramel-covered apple pieces on top and sprinkle with the crumble. Place in an oven preheated to 175°C for 40 minutes.

Step 5. You can additionally drizzle the ready apple pie with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy!