Description
Indulge in the delightful world of our Caramel Apple Pie with Cookie Crust, where classic apple pie meets a sweet cookie twist. This dessert features a soft and buttery sugar cookie crust that cradles tender spiced apples, all drizzled with rich caramel and topped with a crumbly streusel. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, this pie brings warmth and comfort to any occasion. With its irresistible flavors and easy preparation, it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2.5 lbs gala apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- 1/3 cup flour (for filling)
- 6–7 oz dulce de leche (divided)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and spices until tender.
- Make the cookie crust by creaming butter and sugars, then mixing in egg and dry ingredients before pressing into a greased pie dish.
- Pre-bake the crust for about 10 minutes.
- Assemble by layering dulce de leche over the crust, followed by the apple filling.
- Prepare streusel topping by mixing sugars, flour, and melted butter; sprinkle over the filling.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Drizzle with remaining dulce de leche before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg