Homemade Salted Caramel Apple Pie

This homemade salted caramel apple pie brings together tender sliced apples, warm spices, buttery caramel, and a clean finish of Florida Pure Sea Salt. The salt matters here: it balances the sweetness of the caramel, sharpens the apple flavor, and gives the pie a more polished bakery-style finish. Lemon juice keeps the filling bright, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves bring classic fall warmth. Serve it for Thanksgiving, holiday dinners, birthdays, or a weekend baking project with vanilla ice cream or lightly whipped cream.

INGREDIENTS

-2 Pie Crusts (1 for bottom and 1 for top)
-Homemade salted caramel (1 cup sugar, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons Florida Pure Sea Salt)
-6-7 large apples; cored, peeled, and sliced
-1/2 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
-1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
-1 and 1/2 ground cinnamon
-egg wash; 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
-Sprinkle of Florida Pure Sea Salt

Why Florida Pure Sea Salt Works in This Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Florida Pure Sea Salt works in salted caramel apple pie because it adds clean salinity without competing with apples, butter, cream, and warm spices. In the caramel, it keeps the sweetness from feeling heavy. As a finishing sprinkle, it adds contrast and helps each slice taste more balanced. Use a measured amount in the caramel, then add a light final pinch before serving.

SALTED CARAMEL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat sugar in a heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a high heat resistant rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Sugar will clump and melt into a thick brown liquid as you stir; being careful not to burn.
2. Once melted, stir in butter until melted and combined. If the butter starts to separate or the sugar begins to clump, remove from heat and whisk to combine again. Cook for 1 minute without stirring.
3. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream. Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
3. Remove from heat and stir in Florida Pure Sea Salt. Allow caramel to thicken and cool before using.

APPLE PIE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare your favorite pie crust recipe and chill.
2. Make your homemade salted caramel (recipe above).
3. To make apple pie filling: Place apple slices into a large bowl. Add sugar, lemon juice, flour, cloves, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Gently toss and set aside.
4. Roll out bottom layer of chilled pie dough onto floured work surface. Carefully place dough into a 9x2 inch pie dish. Tuck in the crust with your fingers and smooth. With a sharp knife, trim the extra crust.
5. Fill pie crust with apple pie filling. Pile them high! Drizzle with 1/2 cup of homemade salted caramel, save the rest for the topping.
6. Preheat oven to 400F.
7. Using the top layer of pie crust make the lattice crust. Using a pastry wheel (or sharp knife), cut 16 strips 1/2 inch wide. Thread the strips over and under one another, pulling back strips as necessary to weave. With a sharp knife, trim the extra crust. Crimp the edges of the dough with a fork or your fingers.
8. Lightly brush the lattice top with egg wash. Sprinkle with course sugar and Florida Pure Sea Salt.
9. Place the pie onto a large baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes turn the oven down to 375F and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes. The pie is done when the caramel begins to bubble up and a knife comes out relatively clean.
10. Cool pie for 4 hours before serving. Drizzle with extra salted caramel to serve.

FAQ:

Q: Can I make salted caramel apple pie ahead?

A: Yes. Bake it the day before, cool completely, and refrigerate. Reheat slices gently before serving if you prefer it warm.

Q: What apples work best for salted caramel apple pie?

A: Firm baking apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or a mix hold their shape well and balance the caramel.

Q: Can I use Maple Bacon Sea Salt instead?

A: You can use it for a smoky-sweet twist, but Florida Pure Sea Salt is the best choice for a classic salted caramel apple pie.