SOUTHERN AMBROSIA APPLE PIE

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"Apples and Georgia pecans make this pie a winner," reports field editor Carolyn Griffin of Macon.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 large egg
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
PECAN CREAM TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Whole pecans, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Line pastry shell with a double thickness of foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven; remove foil. Cool pastry shell., In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, butter, cornstarch and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in apples and lemon juice; cook and stir over low heat until apples are crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Pour into pastry shell. , In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, sugar, coconut, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until mixture is set. Cool on a wire rack. , For topping, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pie. Garnish with pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

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joseph kaliyon
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was flaky and the apples were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Ideology
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This pie is amazing! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Hsushs Usihd
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


TREVOR W
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This pie is so delicious! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Bavna Islam
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was flaky and the apples were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Kulsuma Akter
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This pie is amazing! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Md nirob
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Eben Tett
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This pie is so delicious! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Wiladat Ali
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was flaky and the apples were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Mian ijaz
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This pie is amazing! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Usmanprince Usmanprince
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Emmanuel Kenneth
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This pie is so delicious! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Hillary Moncrief
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The crust was flaky and the apples were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Hafiswah Kyazike
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This pie is amazing! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is so flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Roland Damasco
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I love this pie! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Olivia Kabie
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This pie is delicious! The apples are cooked perfectly and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Botlhokwa Kopano
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. The crust was so flaky and the apples were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this pie again next year.


Umar Ibrahim
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of apples and cinnamon. It's the perfect fall dessert.


mubeenullah khan
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and everyone always asks for the recipe.


Spr Mughal
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This pie was a hit! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. The apples were perfectly cooked and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this pie again.