Caramel Apple Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples, store in a bowl with some lemon juice to keep from turning brown until needed.
2. 2
   Preheat Oven to 425°F.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
4. 4
   Stir in flour to make a paste.
5. 5
   Add water, vanilla, sugars and spices and bring mixture to a boil.
6. 6
   Reduce temperature and simmer, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Remove from heat and pour approximately 3/4 of caramel mixture over apples and toss to coat.
8. 8
   Place bottom crust in a deep dish pie pan.
9. 9
   Fill with apple slices (there will be a lot, create a mound).
10. 10
    Cover with a lattice top crust and pour remaining caramel over the top, pouring carefully so it doesn't spill out. Or toss all caramel with apples and cover with a vented top crust.
11. 11
    Place on a cookie sheet (for runoff) and bake for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Reduce temperature to 350F and cover pie crust and continue baking for 35-45 minutes or until apples are soft.