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Best Classic Caramel Apple Pie Recipe For Labor Day Weekend

August 28, 2024

By Genevieve LaMonaca

Genevieve is a former caterer and private chef who has served many of Las Vegas’s high-profile clients and companies. In 2020, she began sharing her unique recipes and engaging tutorials on social media and her website, swiftly amassing over 3 million followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. She has been a notable Cafe Casino collaborator since October 2022.

Labor Day weekend marks more than just the end of summer; it’s a tribute to the hardworking spirit that built and continues to sustain our nation. Originating in the late 19th century, this holiday celebrates the achievements of American workers and their contributions to the country’s strength and prosperity. For many, this long weekend is a time to relax, reflect, and enjoy the company of family and friends.

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As the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend is often filled with barbecues, picnics, and gatherings, making it the perfect occasion for a classic dessert that embodies comfort and nostalgia. Enter the Classic Caramel Apple Crumb Pie—a delicious way to celebrate the holiday while embracing the upcoming fall season.

This pie combines the tartness of Granny Smith apples with the sweetness of caramel and the crunch of a buttery crumble topping. It’s a dessert that’s as much about tradition as it is about taste. Preparing this pie with loved ones can turn into a meaningful activity, symbolizing the unity and warmth that Labor Day represents.

As you bake, you might reflect on the importance of taking a break, just as Labor Day encourages us to pause and appreciate the efforts of all workers. This pie, with its blend of rich flavors and textures, serves as a reminder that life’s simplest pleasures often come from hard work and dedication—whether in the kitchen or the workplace.

So, this Labor Day, celebrate the fruits of your labor with a slice of Classic Caramel Apple Crumb Pie. It’s the perfect way to honor the holiday spirit while savoring the season’s flavors with family and friends. Enjoy every bite, and remember to share the joy and sweetness with those around you.

Classic Caramel Apple Crumb Pie Recipe

A close up shot of the caramel apple pie with ice cream on a green back ground with apples.

For the Pie Dough (makes 2):

● 2 1/4 cups bread flour
● 1 Tbsp sugar
● 8oz cold butter, cubed
● 1/2 tsp salt
● 1/4 cup ice-cold water

Directions:

● Add your flour, salt, sugar and cold butter to a countertop mixer, and use a paddle to mix on low speed until crumbly.
● Add in your ice-cold water and mix until the dough comes together smoothly.
● Transfer to a floured surface, form into two balls, then flatten to a disk.
● Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour before use. Stores in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

For the Filling:

● 3lbs Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/4” thick
● 1 Tbsp lemon juice
● 1/3 cup granulated sugar
● 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
● 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
● 1 tsp cinnamon
● Pinch nutmeg
● Pinch salt
● 1/3 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) +2 Tbsp for garnish drizzle
● 1 egg for egg wash
● 1 Tbsp sugar for topping

For the Crumble Topping:

● 1 cup all-purpose flour
● 1 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
● 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
● 8oz cold, salted butter, cubed

Directions:

3 photos on a green background show us the mixing process of adding sugar and flour to the apples in a wooden bowl.

● Start with your apple filling: add apples, lemon juice, white and brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to a large bowl. Mix well and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
● Roll out a sheet of pie dough big enough to fit into your pie dish (About 1/8th inch thick). Place into a pie dish, then trim and shape the edges. Freeze for 15 minutes.

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3 photos on a green background show the dough being rolled out, added to the pie dish and then crimping the crust.

● Meanwhile, make your crumble topping. Add flour, rolled oats, brown sugar and cold cubed butter to a bowl. Combine using your hands or pastry cutter until you get a crumble consistency.

3 photos show the crumble being made on a green background with the butter and sugar being added and then we see gloved hands mixing it all together.

● To your chilled pie crust, add your apples (drained, leave excess moisture behind), then drizzle on caramel and top with your crumb mixture.

3 photos on a green background show the cooked apples being placed into the pie crust, then being drizzled with caramel sauce, and then finally adding the crumble topping.

● Brush the edges with egg wash and sprinkle on sugar.
● Bake in a 400° oven for 25 minutes, cover with foil, then bake an additional 50 minutes. The pie is ready when a toothpick can be inserted through the apples with ease.
● Cool to room temperature, then serve with optional ice cream and more caramel sauce.

3 photos on a green background show the pie going into the oven, then we see the pie baked on a countertop, and lastly, a slice of caramel apple pie with ice cream and more caramel drizzled over top.

Enjoy!

See more recipes from Chef Genevieve:

● Smoked Jalapeno Popper Dip
● Mother’s Day Breakfast
● Jalapeno Popper Football Cheese Ball
● Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon-Wrapped Dates
● Sweet Potato Marshmallow Bites
● Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
● Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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