Salted Caramel Apple Pie
This salted caramel apple pie features tender cinnamon apples, a flaky golden crust, and rich homemade caramel. The perfect fall dessert for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
For the Spiced Apple Filling:4 medium apples, thinly sliced
3 tbsp salted butter
⅓ cup light brown sugar
1 ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
⅛ tsp ground allspice
2 tsp cornstarch
2 tsp water
For the Graham Crust:3 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
½ cup + 3 tbsp salted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves
For the Crumble Topping:¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup rolled oats
¼ cup brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup salted butter, cubed and chilled
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:1 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp salted butter
½ cup heavy cream
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Prepare the Spiced Apple Filling:Cook sliced apples with butter, brown sugar, spices, and a cornstarch-water slurry over medium heat until tender. Let cool.
Make the Graham Crust:Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
Create the Cheesecake Batter:Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and spices. Mix until creamy.
Assemble the Cheesecake:Pour half of the cheesecake batter onto the crust, layer with half the apple filling, and top with the remaining batter.
Bake in a Water Bath:Place the cheesecake in a water bath and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour 30 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 6-12 hours.
Prepare the Crumble Topping:Mix oats, flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly. Bake on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:Melt sugar in a saucepan until golden brown. Stir in butter and heavy cream until smooth, then mix in a pinch of sea salt. Cool.
Decorate and Serve:Top the cheesecake with the remaining apple filling, sprinkle with crumble, and drizzle with salted caramel. Slice and savor the magic!