Caramel Apple Pie with Salted Pretzel Crust

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed pretzels, finely ground
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar

• 6 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 02
   In a medium bowl, combine crushed pretzels, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.
3. 03
   Press the pretzel mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Set aside.
4. 04
   In a large bowl, toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Allow to sit for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. 05
   Sprinkle the sifted flour over the apple mixture and gently toss to combine.
6. 06
   Pour the apple mixture into the prepared pretzel crust, spreading evenly.
7. 07
   Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apple filling.
8. 08
   Cover the pie loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
9. 09
   Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
10. 10
    Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to let the filling set.