Description
Caramel Apple Sheet Pan Pie is a cozy autumn dessert that combines tender apples, warm spices, luscious caramel, and a flaky buttery crust baked together on a sheet pan. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, this dessert brings delicious warmth and sweetness to any occasion with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit & Filling
- 6 cups crisp tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (ready-made or homemade, use plant-based if preferred)
Crust & Topping
- 1 sheet pan pie crust (flaky and buttery, enough to fit a standard sheet pan with slight overhang)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (or plant-based butter alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and slice the apples into uniform pieces. Toss them in a bowl with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar to coat evenly. This enhances flavor and prevents browning.
- Preheat and Prep the Sheet Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard sheet pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Roll Out the Pie Crust: Roll the sheet pan pie crust to fit the sheet pan with a slight overhang. Gently press the dough into the pan, creating a slight border around edges to hold the filling.
- Assemble the Filling: Spread the spiced apple mixture evenly over the crust. Drizzle caramel sauce generously on top, covering every corner with luscious caramel.
- Fold and Crimp the Edges: Fold the edges of the crust over the filling about one inch, gently pressing and crimping to seal the pie. Brush the crust with melted butter for a golden, shiny finish.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples to ensure they hold their shape during baking and provide the best texture.
- Do not overfill the pie to avoid a soggy crust.
- Keep the pie crust chilled before rolling for flakier results.
- Choose high-quality caramel sauce or prepare a quick homemade version for richer flavor.
- Monitor the crust near the end of baking to prevent burning, especially at the edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: caramel apple pie, sheet pan pie, autumn dessert, easy apple pie, caramel dessert, fall baking