Add a sweet caramel twist to make our best apple pie recipe.
Caramel apple pie is the perfect fall dessert to bring the family together.
Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until pieces are pea-size.
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Prepare using 1 tablespoon of water at a time, until flour mixture is moistened.
Form dough into a ball; set aside.
For the crumb topping, stir together brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and oats.
Using a pastry blender, cut in butter or margarine until the topping mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle.
Transfer pastry to a 9-inch pie plate.
Ease pastry into pie plate, being careful not to stretch pastry.
Trim; crimp edge as desired.
In a large mixing bowl stir together sugar, 3 tablespoons flour cinnamon, and salt.
Add apple slices and gently toss until coated.
Transfer apple mixture to the pastry-lined pie plate.
Sprinkle crumb topping over apple mixture.
To prevent over browning, cover edge of pie with foil.
Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 25 minutes.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes more or until top is golden.
Remove from oven; sprinkle pie with pecans, then drizzle with caramel topping.
Cool on a wire rack.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
