For an even richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, tent the pie with foil during the last 20 minutes of baking. A blend of apple varieties, like Honeycrisp and Braeburn, adds complexity to the pie filling. For the rum, a dark or spiced rum will give the best flavor. Ensure your butter is very cold for the crumb topping; this creates a flakier texture. You can make the crumb topping in advance and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Josiane Hettinger
Apr 8, 2025I found that using a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples gave the best balance of sweet and tart.
Aglae Marvin
Oct 7, 2024This pie was a huge hit! The rum really elevates the flavor.
Ilene Marquardt
Sep 1, 2024The crumb topping is perfect - not too sweet and wonderfully crunchy.
Peter Fay
Jun 17, 2024I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was gone in minutes!
Missouri Ortiz
Mar 10, 2024The caramel drizzle on top is a must! It adds so much flavor.