Best 7 Upside Down Caramel Apple Pie Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our enticing Upside-Down Caramel Apple Pie. This classic dessert receives an irresistible makeover, transforming it into a masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds. Our curated collection of recipes offers various renditions of this beloved treat, ensuring there's something for every palate. From the traditional version, brimming with sweet-tart apples and a luscious caramel sauce, to innovative variations incorporating maple pecan streusel and a flaky phyllo crust, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures, as the crisp crust, tender apples, and velvety caramel intermingle in perfect harmony. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating an upside-down caramel apple pie that will steal the show at any gathering.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

UPSIDE-DOWN CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Serve this candied apple pie upside-down to reveal the rich caramel-pecan topping.

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/3 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
1 package (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on package
6 large Granny Smith apples (about 6 cups sliced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Korintje Cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. For glaze, combine brown sugar, butter and corn syrup in Deep Dish Pie Plate; spread evenly over bottom. Chop pecans using Food Chopper; sprinkle over sugar mixture. Gently unroll one pie crust; place in pie plate, pressing into bottom and up sides. Set aside.For filling, peel, core and slice apples using Apple Peeler/Corer/Slicer; cut slices in half. In Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl, combine apples and lemon juice; toss gently to coat. Add brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and lemon zest; mix gently. Spoon filling into pie plate. Unroll remaining crust and place over filling. Fold edges of top crust under edges of bottom crust; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust to allow steam to escape.Gently place Pie Crust Shield or 2- to 3-inch-wide strips of aluminum foil over edge of pie. Bake 30 minutes; remove shield. Bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edge of pie from pie plate; carefully invert pie onto heat-resistant serving plate. Scrape any remaining caramel topping from pie plate onto top of pie. Cool at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Caramel Apple Upside-Down Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract, butter, dulce de leche, granny smith apples, vanilla ice cream

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Desserts

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 eggs
⅓ cup oil
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dulce de leche
3 granny smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the dulce de leche and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
  • Immediately pour the dulce de leche mixture into a round baking pan.
  • Layer the apples in a circular pattern with each one overlapping the other. Repeat until the entire bottom of the pan is covered.
  • Pour the cake batter on top of the apples and spread the batter evenly on top.
  • Bake for 25 minutes, then cool until bottom is slightly warm.
  • Place a large round plate on top of the cake pan, then flip quickly. Give the cake pan a few pats to make sure the cake is released, then lift off the pan.
  • Slice and serve with ice cream!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 calories, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 50 grams

UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PIE



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This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun. I take time off from work around the holidays to fill pie requests from family and friends. The recipe has become everyone's favorite. -Susan Frisch, Germansville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons cold butter
5 to 7 tablespoons orange juice
FILLING:
6 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples (about 1/8 inch thick)
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 teaspoons orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add orange juice, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two balls. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with heavy-duty foil, leaving 1-1/2 in. beyond edge; coat the foil with cooking spray. Combine 4 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and pecans; spoon into prepared pie plate. , In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining butter; toss gently., On waxed paper, roll out one ball of pastry to fit pie plate. Place pastry over nut mixture, pressing firmly against mixture and sides of plate; trim to 1 in. beyond plate edge. Fill with apple mixture. , Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim to 1/4 in. beyond plate edge. Fold bottom pastry over top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut four 1-in. slits in top pastry. , Bake at 375° for 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown (cover edges with foil during the last 20 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary)., Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving platter; carefully remove foil. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

UPSIDE-DOWN CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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I have been in search of a recipe for a homemade caramel apple pie to duplicate the toes curling, eyes rolling, I am going to die from sheer pleasure taste of the caramel apple pie The Fresh Market makes. (I know a mass produced supermarket pie that is to die for! I turned up my nose at it until my father made me take a bite of his and then I had to have my own.) This isn't it but it is still a very yummy caramel apple pie and it is upside-down to boot which makes it stand out from just a regular pie on a holiday table or for guests. I found this recipe in an old Pampered Chef book and have made it with great results and received many compliments and recipe requests.

Provided by JPsBarbie

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon corn syrup
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
5 granny smith apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • For glaze combine brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup and spread evenly in Stoneware Pie Plate. (These are the only pie plates I use and have never had anything but good results. Not sure if the pie will stick in a different type of pie plate.) Sprinkle pecans evenly over sugar mixture and top with 1 pie crust. Set aside.
  • For filling combine brown sugar, butter, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl and set aside. Peel, core, and thinly slice apples and sprinkle with lemon juice.
  • Place half the apples on pastry-lined pie plate and sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers and place remaining crust over the top. Fold edges of top crust under the edge of the bottom crust to seal and flute edges. Cut several slits in top.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes or until golden and apples are done. Let stand for about 5 minutes and then carefully loosen edges and invert pie onto serving plate. Scrape any of the remaining caramel topping onto the pie. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.8, Fat 21.6, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 280.7, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 35, Protein 4.5

CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE



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You'll love the smell in your kitchen-and the smiles on everybody's faces-when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe. It takes me back home to Virginia and being at my granny's table. -Jean Castro, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Dough for single-crust pie
7 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup caramel topping, room temperature
3 tablespoons butter, melted
STREUSEL TOPPING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
2/3 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup caramel topping, room temperature
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Mix pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apples and toss to combine., Spread caramel topping onto bottom of crust. Fill with apple mixture. Drizzle with butter. , For streusel topping, mix flour and sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling., Bake on a lower oven rack until filling is bubbly, 65-75 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack. If desired, serve with whipped cream and additional caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CARAMEL-APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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The best part about the classic pineapple upside-down cake is its gooey fruit topping, and this fresh take on the beloved dessert is no exception. We replaced canned pineapple with fresh apple slices whose tart flavor is the perfect balance to a sticky-sweet caramel sauce. We don't like to play favorites, but this topping plus a tender vanilla scratch cake equals an easy modern-day treat that may just outdo the original.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 medium apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup milk
1 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Spray bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in brown sugar. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Pour into pan; spread evenly. Arrange apple wedges over brown sugar mixture, overlapping tightly and making 2 layers if necessary.
  • In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt; set aside. In large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Add vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth. Spread batter over apple wedges in brown sugar mixture.
  • Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until it begins to thicken. Gradually add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
  • Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Serve warm cake with whipped cream. Store cake loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 50 g, TransFat 1 g

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.

Provided by TJ4GOD721

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
⅓ cup margarine, melted
1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
6 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.7 g, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 326.2 mg, Sugar 30 g

Tips:

  • For the perfect caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and cook the sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • To prevent the caramel from crystallizing, add a pinch of cream of tartar or lemon juice.
  • For a gooey caramel sauce, add a tablespoon of light corn syrup.
  • If you don't have a baking dish that's ovenproof, you can use a 9-inch pie plate and place it on a baking sheet.
  • To make sure the pie crust is cooked through, bake it for 10 minutes before adding the apple filling.
  • For a golden brown crust, brush the top of the pie with milk before baking.
  • Let the pie cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Conclusion:

This upside-down caramel apple pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The sweet and gooey caramel sauce, the tender apples, and the flaky pie crust come together to create a truly irresistible treat. So next time you're looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give this upside-down caramel apple pie a try. You won't be disappointed.

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