why make this recipe
Toffee Apple Pie is a delightful blend of traditional apple pie and rich toffee sauce. It offers a perfect balance of tart, sweet, and creamy flavors that create a comforting dessert. This recipe is great for family gatherings, holidays, or simply as a treat for yourself. The combination of caramelized apples, buttery crust, and smooth vanilla custard sauce makes it irresistible.
how to make Toffee Apple Pie
Ingredients:
- 8 Granny Smith apples (about 9 cups sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter (diced)
- ½ cup ice water
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
Directions:
Apple Filling: Start by peeling and slicing the Granny Smith apples. In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Cook until the apples soften slightly. Stir in the lemon juice and set the filling aside.
Butter Pie Crust: In a bowl, mix 2 ½ cups of flour with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 1 cup of cold diced butter and mix until crumbly. Slowly add ½ cup of ice water and mix until the dough forms. Divide the dough in half, shape into discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.
Toffee Sauce: In a small saucepan, melt ¼ cup of butter over low heat. Stir in ½ cup of brown sugar and ¼ cup of heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and allow it to cool.
Assemble the Toffee Apple Pie: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one disc of dough on a floured surface and fit it into a pie pan. Fill with the apple mixture and drizzle the toffee sauce over the top. Roll out the second disc of dough, place it on top, and crimp the edges to seal. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Vanilla Custard Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together 2 cups of milk, 3 egg yolks, ⅓ cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat while stirring until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter.
how to serve Toffee Apple Pie
Serve the Toffee Apple Pie warm or at room temperature, topped with a generous pour of vanilla custard sauce. A scoop of vanilla ice cream also pairs wonderfully with this pie.
how to store Toffee Apple Pie
To store the pie, cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the refrigerator. It can last for about 3-4 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it, well-wrapped, for up to 3 months.
tips to make Toffee Apple Pie
- Make sure to chill your dough thoroughly; this helps achieve a flaky crust.
- Use a mix of apple varieties if you want different flavors and textures in your pie.
- For extra toffee flavor, drizzle more sauce over the pie just before serving.
variation
You can also make Toffee Apple Pie with other types of apples, like Honeycrisp or Fuji, which will give a different sweet flavor. Add nuts like walnuts or pecans for an added crunch, or include spices like ginger for a warm twist.
FAQs
1. Can I use store-bought pie crust for this recipe?
Yes, you can use store-bought pie crust if you’re short on time. Just follow the package instructions for preparing the crust.
2. Can I make the pie ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the pie a day in advance. Just bake it, let it cool, and store it in the refrigerator.
3. What can I substitute for heavy cream in the toffee sauce?
You can use half-and-half or milk as a lighter alternative, but the sauce may be less rich.
Toffee Apple Pie
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 105 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A delightful blend of traditional apple pie and rich toffee sauce, perfect for family gatherings or a treat for yourself.
Ingredients
- 8 Granny Smith apples (about 9 cups sliced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp salt
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 ½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup cold butter (diced)
- ½ cup ice water
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cups milk
- 3 egg yolks
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Peel and slice the Granny Smith apples.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Cook until slightly softened.
- Stir in lemon juice and set filling aside.
- For the crust, mix 2 ½ cups flour with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 cup diced cold butter until crumbly.
- Slowly add ½ cup ice water and mix until dough forms. Shape into discs, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- For the toffee sauce, melt ¼ cup butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup heavy cream. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out one disc of dough into a pie pan.
- Fill with apple mixture and drizzle with toffee sauce. Roll out second dough disc and place on top. Seal and cut slits for steam.
- For the vanilla custard, whisk together 2 cups milk, 3 egg yolks, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, pinch of salt, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Serve the Toffee Apple Pie warm or at room temperature topped with vanilla custard sauce.
Notes
Chill your dough thoroughly for a flaky crust; mix apple varieties for different flavors.