Description
This Miso-Caramel Apple Pie is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, combining the cozy sweetness of apples and caramel with the savory depth of miso paste. Each bite delivers a balance of sweet, salty, and buttery flavors that make it both familiar and exciting. Perfect for holidays, special gatherings, or a cozy weekend bake, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 6 tablespoons ice water
- 6 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Substitutions: White miso for a mild flavor, red miso for a stronger taste. Use vegan butter and non-dairy cream for a plant-based version.
Instructions
- Make the Pie Crust: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and cut into the flour until coarse crumbs form. Add ice water gradually until dough comes together. Divide in half, form disks, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Miso Caramel: In a saucepan, heat sugar and water over medium heat until amber-colored. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in heavy cream, butter, and miso paste until smooth. Let cool.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: Toss sliced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Pour in ½ cup miso caramel and coat evenly.
- Assemble the Pie: Roll out one dough disk and place it in a pie pan. Fill with the apple mixture. Roll out the second disk and place on top, sealing and trimming edges. Cut small slits for steam. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 50–60 minutes until golden and bubbly. Let cool for 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve: Drizzle extra miso caramel over each slice and serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a flaky crust, keep the butter and water cold. Taste your miso caramel before using—add more or less miso to adjust saltiness. Let the pie cool fully to help the filling set before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Modern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg