Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Yes, this is a thing you must do before you bake, no magic involved.

Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Give them a quick toss and pretend you’re in a fancy cooking show.

Spread the apple mixture into the pie crust. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce over the apples for that “surprise inside” moment.

Make the crumble topping: combine flour, brown sugar, a pinch of salt, and cold butter. Use a pastry blender or two forks until the mixture looks like chunky sand with butter spots.

Spoon crumble over the apples. Don’t worry about perfection—this topping should look rustic and delicious.

Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender. If the edges brown too quickly, shield them with foil.

Let cool slightly, then drizzle with extra caramel sauce before slicing. Serve warm or at room temp—your call.