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Close-up of a slice of caramel apple crisp pie on a white plate with a marble background.

Caramel Apple Crisp Pie

A delicious blend of tart apples, sweet caramel flavors, and a crispy topping make this pie a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for structure
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar to sweeten things up
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed for flaky texture
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to balance sweetness
Apple Filling
  • 4 medium apples apples peeled and diced, Granny Smith preferred
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for caramel-like depth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice to keep apples fresh
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon because apples and cinnamon are soulmates
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken juices
Crisp Topping
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour for the base of the topping
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats for that classic crisp texture
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for warmth
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed, to make it nice and crumbly

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt for the base; cut in butter until coarse. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
  3. Toss apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cornstarch; spread over baked base.
  4. Combine flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and cut in butter for topping; sprinkle over apples.
  5. Bake 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool before slicing.

Notes

For best results, use cold butter and avoid overmixing the topping.