UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE
I combined two of my favorite recipes to come up with this sensational pie. It won the local apple pie contest a few years ago. I usually make two pies because we always end up wanting more. -Becky Berger, Deerfield, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cover and pulse until blended. Add butter and shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball., Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until easy to handle., Coat a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Line bottom and sides of plate with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside., In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in pecans. Arrange in the bottom of prepared pie plate with rounded sides of pecans facing down., On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit bottom and sides of pie plate. Transfer to plate; press the crust firmly against pecans and sides of pie plate. Trim edge., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon. Add apples; toss to coat. Fill crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Cut slits in pastry., Place a foil-lined baking sheet on a rack below the pie to catch any spills. Bake pie at 375° for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully loosen the parchment around edge of pie; invert hot pie onto a serving plate. Remove paper. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 791 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Tiffany Hubbard
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Dawud Islam
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of apples, pecans, and caramel. It's the perfect fall dessert.
Basanti Thapa
[email protected]This pie is amazing! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion. The crust is flaky and the filling is sweet and gooey. I highly recommend this recipe.
Brittany Giroux
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pie didn't turn out like the picture. The crust was too thick and the filling was too runny. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to trying this recipe.
Nathanial Peterson
[email protected]This pie was a disaster! The crust was soggy and the filling was runny. I had to throw the whole thing away. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Miguel Vega
[email protected]The pie was okay. The crust was a bit dry and the filling was not as flavorful as I expected. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Ofori Desmond
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar in the filling next time.
Butch
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was sweet and gooey. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make apple pie.
Tramainiac tha captain
[email protected]This pie was delicious! The apples were perfectly caramelized and the pecans added a nice touch. The crust was also very good. I would definitely make this pie again.
King Romjan
[email protected]The upside-down apple pecan pie turned out great! The crust was golden brown and flaky, the apples were tender and sweet, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Ertugrul cast123
[email protected]This upside-down apple pecan pie was a hit at my dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and flaky crust was perfect. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.