Description
Caramel Apple Sheet Pan Pie is an easy-to-make dessert featuring tender apples and luscious caramel baked between flaky puff pastry sheets. This crowd-pleasing treat combines warm spices, buttery crust, and gooey caramel for the perfect cozy fall dessert that is simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 6 cups thinly sliced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
Caramel Sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter (or plant-based butter)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (or plant-based cream)
Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- Butter or plant-based butter for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Toss the apple slices with lemon juice, cinnamon, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour. Set aside while preparing the caramel sauce.
- Make the Caramel Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling. Stir in cream and continue stirring until the caramel is smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one puff pastry sheet on a sheet pan, pressing it firmly to fit the corners. Evenly spread the apple mixture over the pastry base. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples. Cover with the second puff pastry sheet, pressing edges gently to seal and trimming any excess dough.
- Bake to Perfection: Brush the top puff pastry sheet with melted butter or plant-based butter to achieve a golden finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool slightly so the caramel sets and flavors blend. Slice into squares or rectangles and serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Choose firm apples to maintain shape and prevent mushy filling.
- Do not overfill the pie to keep the crust crisp and avoid spills.
- Keep pastry dough cold before baking to encourage flaky layers.
- Use parchment paper on the sheet pan for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Brushing the top with melted butter enhances browning and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: caramel apple pie, sheet pan pie, fall dessert, caramel apple dessert, easy apple pie