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Sheet Pan Apple Pie

This sheet pan apple pie with a buttery shortbread crust and warm caramel drizzle is the ultimate fall dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for a crowd. Each bite combines tender cinnamon apples, a rich buttery crust, and sweet caramel goodness—ideal for holidays, gatherings, or satisfying your sweet tooth any time of year.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert, holiday
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 478 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3½ cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Apple Pie Filling

  • 8 cups Granny Smith apples, (chopped)
  • 1 cup butter
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 1½ cups white sugar
  • 1½ cups brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 6 tbsp cornstarch
  • 12 oz. caramel topping, (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Generously spray a baking sheet pan (13"x18") with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, flour, brown sugar and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined. (The mixture will appear dry.)
  • Scoop the crust ingredients into the prepared sheet pan and press firmly into the baking sheet to create an even, packed base.
  • Bake the shortbread crust for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • While the crust is baking, peel the apples and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat evenly.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • Once melted, add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 7–10 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the apple mixture and stir until the filling thickens.
  • Pour the apple filling over top of the shortbread crust and spread evenly.
  • Transfer to oven and increase the temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes. The filling should be set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Drizzle with caramel if desired.
  • Cut into desired sized bars and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 478kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 3gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 271mgPotassium: 136mgFiber: 2gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 610IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple pie recipe, Caramel apple pie, Cinnamon apple pie, Easy apple pie, fall dessert, Family-friendly dessert, Homemade apple pie, Quick apple pie recipe, Sheet pan apple pie, Shortbread crust apple pie
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