Embark on a culinary adventure with this unique take on a classic dessert: a homemade apple pie elevated with a rich miso caramel sauce and a buttery streusel topping. Each element of this pie, from the flaky crust to the spiced apple filling, harmonizes with the umami depth of the miso-infused caramel.
Yield: One 9-inch pie
Ingredients:
For the Homemade Crust:
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (145 grams), for the base
- 1/2 tsp salt, for flavor
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed, for flakiness
- 3 tbsp ice water, to bring the dough together
For the Miso Caramel:
- 1 cup sugar, for sweetness
- 1/4 cup butter, for richness
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, for creaminess
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, for flavor
- 2 tbsp miso paste (white or red), for a savory twist
For the Pie Filling:
- 5 red apples, peeled and sliced, for the filling
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, to prevent browning
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, to thicken the filling
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, for sweetness
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, for spice
For the Streusel:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened, to bind the topping
- 1 cup flour, for texture
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, for a caramel note
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, for warmth
- 1/4 tsp salt, to enhance the streusel flavor
Instructions:
- For the crust, mix flour and salt, then work in cold butter and add ice water to form a dough. Chill for an hour.
- Make the miso caramel by melting sugar to an amber color, then blend in butter, cream, vanilla, and miso until smooth. Set aside.
- Toss apples with lemon juice, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- For the streusel, pulse softened butter, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor.
- Roll out the crust, fit into a pie dish, and fill with the apple mixture, pressing down. Drizzle with miso caramel and top with streusel.
- Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 35-45 minutes, covering the edges if they brown too quickly.
- Serve the pie warm with a scoop of ice cream and an extra drizzle of miso caramel.
Slice into this pie to reveal the layers of tender apples and gooey caramel, all capped with a crunchy streusel that's sure to please. Share this unique recipe with friends and save it for your next baking day—it's a delightful twist on a beloved classic that's not to be missed. Enjoy the complex flavors that each bite offers!
