Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie Recipe
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Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie

By: Pillsbury® 
"Brown sugar and pecans make the crust special. After baking, the pie gets a twist: it's turned upside down onto the serving plate, transforming the sticky bottom crust into a moist, nutty topping."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 Servings
 

Ingredients

  • Glaze and Crust:
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box
  • Filling:
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples
  • Topping:
  • Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, mix brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Spread evenly in bottom of pie plate. Arrange pecans over mixture. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie, placing bottom crust over mixture in pan.
  2. In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon. Arrange half of apple slices in crust-lined pie plate. Sprinkle with half of sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining apple slices and sugar mixture. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
  3. Place pie on sheet of foil on middle oven rack in oven; bake 8 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F; bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Immediately run knife around edge of pie to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over pie; turn serving plate and pie plate over. Remove pie plate. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 434 | Total Fat: 20.3g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by sue   view full review
Oh my gosh - i cant believe this hasnt been rated..I made this pie for last thanksgiving (...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2010 by Soyyococo   view full review
This was very good! Next time I'll up the apples - perhaps 5 cups instead of 4. Loved the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2010 by jandk   view full review
This is a great holiday pie! It was the first apple pie I have ever made and it turned out...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2010 by LauraZ   view full review
So good, better than separate apple and pecan. Everyone who tries it loves it. I'll be making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2010 by MARYINUTOPIA   view full review
This recipe is absolutely fabulous! I didn't have any Karo syrup and used every day syrup. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2010 by 2pbandj   view full review
This pie was wonderful!!! I have to admit, I was a bit nervous when I was spreading the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2010 by nanabeej   view full review
This is an easy, wonderfully RICH dessert - a cross between apple pie and pecan pie!! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by rssmd   view full review
I have been making this pie for years and I LOVE it. It's pretty easy to make too. YUM!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Brianna   view full review
Wonderful pie, easy to make. I also thought the glaze on bottom would stick, but when I took...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2010 by Becka0525   view full review
Absolutely the best apple pie I've ever had! I made this pie the other day and it was the...

 

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