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Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie

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"This is by far the best apple pie I've ever had, and anyone who likes apple pie who has tried it agrees, this is a wonderful variation of an all-American favorite. Enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch deep dish pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
  • 6 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a 9 inch deep-dish pie pan, combine pecans, brown sugar and margarine; spread into a single layer. Roll out dough, and place bottom crust over pecan mixture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour into crust in pan. Top with second crust. Fold edges of crust over, and flute to seal edges. Make several small slits in the top to allow steam to escape.
  4. Place pan on foil or cookie sheet during baking to guard against spillage. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender.
  5. Cool pie in pan for 5 minutes. Place serving plate over pie, and flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. If some of the nuts stick to the pan, remove them with a knife, and place on pie. Allow to cool for 1 hour.

FOOTNOTE

  • Baking pie is a rather straightforward technique, but a few tips can only help to make your pies come out looking and tasting perfect!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2005 by HOLLYAE
I recently saw this recipe on television, and the chef first put waxed paper lining the pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2003 by JOYBURNETT
The pecan mixture on bottom makes it stick to pie plate. It is good, but will make it w/ the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2006 by Todd Schurig
I made this recipe or one like it when I once worked at a Deli in our small town - the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by LUCKYBO74
Tasted wonderful - nice twist on the traditional apple pie! I chose to roast the pecans first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by WJJWDJ
This pie was good. I did some changes--(1st) I lined my pie plate with wax paper so the pecan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2005 by SHOSHANNA2
I made this pie for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it.You just need to make sure you don't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2007 by CW2
YUMMY!!!! I was kinda scared when I took it out of the oven and flipped it over, it didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2006 by DiDi
Even the best pie makers in our group loved this recipe. Because I didn't have a deep dish I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2008 by KELL3
This is by far the best pie ever. Perfect for families that fight between apple pie and pecan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Suzie Johnson
Oh my.....Just the best! Have made this pie twice this week! The only change I made was... MORE