Caramel Apple Nut Pie

• double crust pie crust↗1
• Filling
• cup firmly packed brown sugar3⁄4
• tablespoons all-purpose flour↗3
• salt, a pinch↗
• cup heavy cream↗1⁄4
• cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans1
• cups peeled sliced apples (McIntosh or Granny Smith, 4-5 apples)6
• tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits↗3
• tablespoon milk or 1 tablespoon cream↗1
• brown sugar (for sprinkling) or granulated sugar (for sprinkling)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°; line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 rolled-out crust.

2. 2

   Put the brown sugar, flour, salt, and cream in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined, then stir in the nuts.

3. 3

   Put the apples in a large bowl and add the sugar mixture.

4. 4

   The mixture will be very thick, so it's easier to use your hands to do the mixing.

5. 5

   Spread the apples evenly in the crust, then scatter the butter over the top.

6. 6

   Brush the rim of the crust with water, cover with the second rolled-out crust, seal and flute or crimp the edges, and cut a few steam vents in the top.

7. 7

   Brush the top crust with the milk, then sprinkle with a bit of sugar.

8. 8

   Bake for about 40-45 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the fruit is tender.

9. 9

   Cool on a wire rack for 1-2 hours before slicing.

10. 10

    Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.