UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE

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Creative and so tasty, this apple pecan pie is a winner! We were a little nervous when flipping the pie, but we were very excited as released from the pie plate. It's a very impressive pie. The pecans are caramelized sugary goodness. A soft warm apple layer has the perfect balance of spices. Serve with ice cream and you have a...

Provided by francine bryson

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 store-bought pie crust
6 c cored, peeled & sliced apples
1 1/2 c pecan halves
1 stick butter, softened
1 1/8 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
2 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp apple pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Rub softened butter on the bottom and sides of a deep-dish pie pan. Place pecans round side down till cover whole inside of the pan.
  • 2. Spread brown sugar till all nuts are covered. ,
  • 3. Place one pie crust on top of nuts. Press until forms the bottom of pan. Set aside.
  • 4. In a bowl, place lemon juice, flour, white sugar, spices, and vanilla. Mix well. Add sliced apples and toss until coated. Pour into pie crust making as even as you can.
  • 5. Cover with other pie crust. Fold over sides crimp together (don't worry about how it looks this is the bottom of your pie). Poke holes at random with a fork for steam.
  • 6. Place in 450 oven for 10 mins. Reduce heat to 350 for 45 mins.
  • 7. Remove from oven. Let sit till the bubbling stops. Important: you must flip this over to serve while it's still hot. The pecans are the top of your pie should be very shiny and all pastry is covered.
  • 8. Serve warm with ice cream.

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