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Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust

Easy Caramel Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust Delight

Course: Everyday Sweet
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple Pie, Caramel Apple Pie, Easy Dessert, fall recipes, Graham Cracker Crust
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 350kcal
This Easy Caramel Apple Pie with Graham Cracker Crust is a must-try dessert, combining warm caramelized apples with a crunchy graham cracker crust.
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Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 7-8 medium Apples Use Granny Smith for tartness or Gala for sweetness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and balances sweetness.
  • 4 teaspoons Lemon Juice Prevents browning and brightens flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter Adds richness to the filling.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the apple filling.
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds depth of sweetness.
  • 2 teaspoons Apple Pie Spice Can be substituted with cinnamon.
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Adds warmth and richness.

For the Crust

  • 1 Graham Cracker Crust Store-bought or homemade.

For the Crumb Topping

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the topping.
  • 0.33 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and moisture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor.
  • 0.5 cup Salted Butter Bind and enrich topping.

Instructions

Directions

  • Prepare Filling: Heat peeled and sliced apples in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle salt and cook until softened. Stir in lemon juice, butter, sugars, apple pie spice, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil until thickened, then remove from heat and add vanilla.
  • Make Crumb Topping: In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Assemble Pie: Pour the apple mixture into the graham cracker crust. Top with the chilled crumb topping.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until topping is golden brown and filling bubbles.
  • Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool completely. Optionally drizzle caramel sauce over each slice.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect contrast of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg