Bunca's Carmel Apple Streusel Pie

An online apple pie recipe that includes a caramel sauce and streusel topping.

Ingredients

Filling:
- 6-8 apples, cored peeled and sliced 1/8 inch thick
- recommended: Granny Smith or Jonathan apples

Caramel Topping:
- 26 vanilla caramel candy squares
- 2 tbsp. water

Crumb Topping:
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 3/4 c. flour
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts (optional)

Crust:
1 (9 inch) deep dish pastry or graham cracker pie crust. If using a pastry crust, chill it overnight.

Instructions

Spread the sliced apples over the pie crust.

In a small pan over very low heat, melt the carmels with the two tablespoons of water and stir until smooth.

Pour the melted caramels over the apples.

Mix the crumb topping ingredients and spread over the top of the caramel sauce.

Place pie pan on a baking sheet and bake it at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes.

Let the pie cool 3 to 4 hours before serving.