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Caramelized Apple Pie

A delightful dessert combining caramelized apples with a soft, fluffy cake, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the caramelized apples
  • 1 piece apple Choose sweet-tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • 1/2 none juice of half a lemon To prevent browning of apples.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter Can be substituted with a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 pinch cinnamon Add more for stronger flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon apricot jam
For the cake batter
  • 3 pieces eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar (0.6 oz or 17 g)
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2/3 cup milk Can use plant-based milk for dairy-free option.
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 none powdered sugar for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Thinly slice the apple and drizzle lemon juice over the slices.
  2. In a non-stick pan, melt the butter with the tablespoon of sugar over medium heat until bubbly. Add the apple slices and cook until golden brown and caramelized.
  3. Stir in a sprinkle of cinnamon and the apricot jam, mixing well. Set this mixture aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and a pinch of salt until foamy.
  5. Add the vanilla sugar, oil, and milk, and mix until smooth.
  6. Sift the flour and baking powder over the wet mixture, stirring gently until you have a smooth batter.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  2. Arrange the caramelized apple slices on top in an artistic manner.
  3. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C (356 degrees F).
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow to cool and then dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

This pie can be served warm or at room temperature paired with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.