Posted by Donna on August 16, 2001 at 23:05:49:
In Reply to: ISO APPLE CARAMEL GRANNY posted by Diane on August 15, 2001 at 17:22:06:
10/8 - Caramel Crunch Apple Pie
Serves: 6 to 8
4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges
2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
One 9-inch frozen ready-to-bake deep-dish pie shell, thawed
25 vanilla caramels (about 1/2 of a 4-ounce package)
1 tablespoon water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the apples and 2 tablespoons flour, tossing to coat the apples; spoon into the pie shell. In a medium saucepan, combine the caramels and water over medium heat, stirring until the caramels melt and the mixture is smooth. Spoon the caramel mixture over the apples. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 2/3 cup flour, the sugar, cinnamon, and butter, stirring until crumbly. Add the walnuts; mix well. Sprinkle over the pie and place the pie plate on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the apples are tender. Serve warm or allow to cool completely before serving.