Whimsical Caramel Apple Pie with Cereal Crumble

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1 Make the pie crust by combining sifted flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges. Set aside.
3. 3 Prepare the apple filling by tossing sliced apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes to release juices.
4. 4 For the caramel sauce, heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until amber in color. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in warm cream, butter, vanilla, and salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
5. 5 Assemble the pie by layering the apple filling into the crust. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the apples.
6. 6 In a separate bowl, mix crushed cereal, oats, brown sugar, flour, and melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the apple filling.
7. 7 Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until the crust and crumble are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
8. 8 Allow the pie to cool for at least 2 hours before serving. Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce just before serving.