Best 11 Apple Pie With Caramel Pecan Topping Recipes

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Apple pie with caramel pecan topping is a classic dessert with layers of sweet and savory flavors. This delicious pie is perfect for any occasion, and it's easy to make at home with the right recipe. With the right ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create an apple pie that will impress your friends and family.

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CARAMEL-PECAN-APPLE PIE



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Home-baked apple pie? Oh my! It's simple when you start with refrigerated pie crust, and it's simply over-the-top with caramel-pecan topping.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
6 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (6 medium)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup caramel topping
2 to 4 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate.
  • In large bowl, gently mix filling ingredients; spoon into crust-lined pie plate. Top with second crust; seal edges and flute. Cut slits or shapes in several places in top crust. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch-wide strips of foil to prevent excessive browning; remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Immediately after removing pie from oven, drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with pecans. Cool on cooling rack at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL PECAN APPLE PIE



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This delicious pie is a hit at Thanksgiving, or anytime, really! It's a combination/adaptation of the Basic Flaky Pie Crust, Apple Pie by Grandma Ople, and Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie.

Provided by Loriq

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup cold shortening
6 tablespoons ice water, or as needed
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
⅓ cup butter
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk 2 1/2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and dough comes together. Do not add more water than you need. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie pan with wax paper.
  • Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour to form a paste. Stir in 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until filling mixture is thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.
  • Melt 1/3 cup butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans.
  • Spread pecan mixture evenly onto lined pie pan. Roll out one ball of dough; line pie pan over pecan mixture. Toss apples with filling mixture; pour into pie plate. Roll out second ball of dough and place over apple filling. Crimp edges of bottom and top crusts together. Cut several small slits into top crust to vent. Place pie on foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour.
  • Remove pie from oven and allow to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a serving plate gently over pie and carefully flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. Peel off waxed paper; cool for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 872.2 calories, Carbohydrate 92.9 g, Cholesterol 50.8 mg, Fat 55.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 212 mg, Sugar 54.4 g

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 PECAN PIE



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Personally my family and I think this is the best apple pie in the world. Try it--it's easy and delicious.

Provided by 1ChefJeff

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 apples, peeled cored and sliced
1 cup pecans
2 cups sugar
1 cup margarine
4 pilsbery rolled soft pie crusts
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup of smuckers caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Boil apple slices in enough water to cover them for 15 minute.
  • Drain apple slices in a collander.
  • Replace apple slices into pot without heat and add margarine, cinnamon, sugar, caramel, and pecans.
  • Stir slowly until all margarine is melted and other ingredients are well blended.
  • Take 2 pie baking dishes and spray with no-stick spray until well coated.
  • Open and unroll pie shells and place inside the pie dish; trim off excess with a sharp knife.
  • Divide caramel apple pecan mixture between the 2 pie shells evenly.
  • Moisten the pie shell where it is to contact the upper shell with water or egg wash, which ever you prefer.
  • Open and unroll other pie shells for the cover shell and press down around the pie to seal.
  • Cut 2 or 3 slits in the tops for vents and trim excess crusts from around the dish again.
  • Place in center of oven for 35 minutes at 350 degrees, check to see if tops are golden brown. If they are, they are done.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool for 45 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.5, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 373.6, Carbohydrate 79.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 39.5, Protein 4.1

APPLE PIE WITH CARAMEL PECAN TOPPING



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A friend gave me this recipe and I've not come across any that taste better than this one.The pecan topping is what does it.Try it you'll like.

Provided by Greg R.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pie crusts
4 -5 medium apples
3/4 cup sugar
4 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
caramel, pecan topping
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

  • Place one pie crust in a 9 inch deep dish pie pan.
  • Fill pie crust with sliced or cubed apples.
  • Mix sugar, flour, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
  • Pour this mixture over apples and top with butter.
  • Seal top crust to bottom crust.
  • Cut ventilation holes in top of crust. (If crust is not well sealed it will leak when baking. I bake on a cookie sheet).
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes or until crust is done.
  • Remove from oven, press down top.
  • Mix butter brown sugar and milk in a pan and bring to a boil.
  • Add pecans to this mixture and stir to coat.
  • Pour over pie and return to oven for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 458.6, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 54.2, Protein 3.2

CARAMEL CINNAMON GRAHAM APPLE PIE WITH CARAMEL PECAN CREAM



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie, 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 tablespoons ice cold water
2/3 cup crushed cinnamon graham crackers
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
6 to 8 apples, peeled and sliced, about 5 cups
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup Caramel Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping
Caramel Pecan Whipped Cream, recipe follows
1 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup Caramel Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping
1/3 cup pecans, processed very fine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Crust:
  • Mix flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles course ground cornmeal. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time. Roll out 2/3 of dough for bottom crust and place into pie pan. Roll out last 1/3 of dough and cut into strips for lattice top crust. On parchment paper or cookie sheet, weave the strips to form lattice. Set aside.
  • For topping: mix cracker crumbs, brown sugar and flour. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set aside.
  • For filling: combine apples, lemon juice, sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Spoon apple filling into crust.
  • Sprinkle cracker topping over apples.
  • Slide lattice crust over top of pie. Fold edges of bottom crust over ends of lattice crust, pressing to seal. Brush lattice strips with egg wash.
  • Fold foil strips around edges of crust and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 40 minutes or until apples are bubbling and crust is browned. While still hot, drizzle pie with Caramel Butterscotch Ice Cream Topping. Cool the pie before serving. Top with Caramel Pecan Cream Sauce.
  • Pour whipping cream into a deep bowl. With electric mixer, whip the cream on high, adding sugar a little at a time. When the cream is whipped, continue to beat on medium, while you add the caramel. Fold in pecans. (The cream will reduce a bit, giving you a smooth, creamy sauce to pour over the pie.) Refrigerate before serving over the pie.

CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Learn how to make this sweet and chewy Caramel Apple Pie from Food Network.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for flouring
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 egg, lightly beaten
6 to 7 cups peeled and sliced Granny Smith apples
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 jar (or more) caramel topping

Steps:

  • For the perfect spiced pie crust: Mix the flour, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a bowl. Add the butter and vegetable shortening. Work the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles tiny pebbles. Add the white vinegar, egg and 5 tablespoons cold water and stir until just combined.
  • Form 2 equal-sized balls. Place each in a large plastic bag (do not seal) and slightly flatten with a rolling pin; this makes it much easier to roll out the crust later. After flattening, seal the bag tightly. Place in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes to chill.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Remove 1 bag of dough from the freezer (save the other dough for another use), remove the dough from the bag and place it on a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough starting at the center and working outward. Be gentle and patient; it'll take a little time to get the dough completely rolled out. If you think the bottom is really sticking to the surface below while rolling, use a metal spatula to loosen it. When fully rolled out, loosen again with a spatula and lift the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan (or you can roll the pastry over the rolling pin, lift it onto the pie pan and unroll it). Gently press the dough against the corner of the pan and tear off any excess dough. Then tuck under the edges and go around the pie pan pinching the dough to crimp the edge.
  • For the pie filling: In a bowl, mix the apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour and salt. Set aside.
  • For the crumb topping: Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter, then add in the brown sugar, oats and salt.
  • Add the apples to the prepared pie shell and top with the crumb topping. Bake for 1 hour, covering the edge of the crust with foil if it starts to brown too quickly. After an hour, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the pie, then bake for a further 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pie from the oven and pour 1/2 jar (or more, if you're feeling dangerous and naughty) of caramel topping over the top. Allow to cool slightly before serving - or don't if you can't wait!

MAKEOVER CARAMEL-PECAN APPLE PIE



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I lost 120 pounds and want my favorite pie to fit my new eating habits. This version better suits a healthy lifestyle and still delivers out-of-this-world taste. -Ronda Davis, King, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
7 cups sliced peeled tart apples
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Refrigerate while preparing filling., In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla. Combine pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apple mixture and toss to coat. Pour into crust., In a small bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over filling., Bake until filling is bubbly and topping is browned, 55-60 minutes. Immediately drizzle with caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLE PECAN PIE



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This mash-up recipe combines two holiday dessert favorites: apple pie and pecan pie. Delicious on its own, this pie also pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield Makes one 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 14

Pate Brisee for Pink-Applesauce Tart
Unbleached all-purpose flour, for dusting
3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 3/4 pounds Granny Smith apples (5 to 6), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Roll out dough to a 12-inch round on a lightly floured work surface. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edges, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold edges of dough under itself until flush with edge of dish. Crimp edges with fingers, the tines of a fork, or a spoon. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, make crumb topping.
  • Crumb Topping: Combine flour, pecans, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Massage butter into flour mixture with your fingers until mixture clumps together and no dry flour remains. Press into bottom of bowl and refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.
  • Filling: In a large bowl, toss apples and pecans with flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated. Stir together lemon juice and vanilla, drizzle over apple mixture, and toss to evenly coat.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with racks in middle and lower third positions. Place a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet on lower rack. Pour apple mixture into crust. Break up topping into large pieces and sprinkle evenly over filling. Bake on center rack until bubbly and crust is golden brown, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. (If crust and crumb topping brown too quickly, tent with foil.) Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

UPSIDE DOWN CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Really good Apple Pecan pie.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
4 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon corn syrup
⅓ cup chopped pecans
½ cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie crusts, and set aside. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; set aside.
  • Combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, butter and corn syrup; spread in bottom of a 9 inch pie dish (glass or ceramic works best). Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Cover with one pie crust. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
  • Arrange half of the apples in pastry lined plate. Sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture. Repeat layers. Cover with remaining pie crust, fold top edge under, and crimp. Cut a few slits in the top to vent steam.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Loosen edge of pie, and carefully invert pie onto a serving dish. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.2 calories, Carbohydrate 54.5 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 252.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

APPLE PIE WITH PECAN STREUSEL



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Pastry chef Melody Farrar, from the Inn at Pound Ridge, shared her recipe for these individual apple pies with Martha.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes six 5-inch pies

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, frozen
3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk
6 cups Honeycrisp apples (about 2 pounds), peeled, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick, using a mandoline
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light-brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 scant cup pecans, roughly chopped
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Pastry: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in the bowl of a food processor. Add butter and pulse until butter is incorporated, leaving pieces no larger than the size of a lentil. Transfer mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. With machine running on low speed, slowly add 3/4 cup buttermilk. Process until dough just comes together but does not form a ball, adding up to 1/4 cup more buttermilk if needed to bring dough together. Finish by hand, firmly pressing dough together to incorporate wet into dry. When there are still some dry crumbles, divide dough in half. Transfer each half to a piece of plastic wrap. Using the plastic wrap, form each into a disk and wrap well. Chill until firm. Divide each disk into 6 equal pieces. Working with one piece at a time, roll out on a lightly floured work surface into a 7-inch circle. Transfer to a baking sheet and place in freezer until well chilled. Repeat process with remaining dough.
  • Filling: Toss apples to coat with lemon juice in a large bowl. Add granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; toss to combine. Gently stir in vanilla and heavy cream. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, and add remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and apple mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Let cool and transfer to refrigerator until chilled.
  • Streusel: Combine flour, sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Mix until coarse crumbs form; add pecans and mix to incorporate. Transfer to refrigerator until chilled.
  • Finishing: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fit one dough round into a 5-inch metal pie tin to create a bottom crust. Fill with about 1/2 cup of the apple filling mixture. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon streusel mixture. Gently brush edges of dough with egg white to moisten. Top with a second round. Gently press to adhere. Trim edges flush to end of pan and crimp, as desired. Brush top with egg white. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and sugar and sprinkle over pie. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to refrigerator until chilled. Repeat process with remaining ingredients.
  • Transfer pies to oven and bake until golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

  • Selecting the right apples: Choose firm-textured apples that retain their shape during baking, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Balancing sweetness and acidity: Adjust the sugar quantity based on your preferred sweetness level and the tartness of the apples.
  • Achieving a flaky crust: Use cold butter and ice water in the pie crust recipe to prevent gluten formation, resulting in a more flaky crust.
  • Preventing soggy bottom crust: Pre-bake the bottom crust for a few minutes to create a barrier against the moisture from the apples.
  • Creating a caramel pecan topping: Combine melted butter, brown sugar, chopped pecans, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the mixture thickens and coats the pecans.
  • Measuring ingredients accurately: Use measuring cups and spoons to ensure precise measurements and consistent results.
  • Avoiding overworking the dough: Mix the dough just until it comes together to prevent gluten formation and a tough crust.
  • Chilling the dough: Refrigerate the dough before rolling it out to make it easier to handle and prevent shrinking in the oven.
  • Preventing cracks in the crust: Brush the edges of the bottom crust with egg wash before adding the filling to help seal and prevent cracks.
  • Using an egg wash: Brush the top crust with egg wash before baking to create a golden-brown finish and add a subtle shine.
  • Baking the pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices and bake in a preheated oven at the specified temperature and time.

Conclusion:

Baking the perfect apple pie is a delightful culinary experience that requires attention to detail and a bit of patience. By following these tips and techniques, you can create an exceptional pie with a flaky crust, tender apples, and a sweet and crunchy caramel pecan topping. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this recipe will guide you through the process and help you achieve a delicious and visually stunning apple pie that will impress your family and friends. Enjoy the sweet and comforting flavors of this classic dessert and make it a part of your baking repertoire.

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