Embark on a culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of a cinnamon apple upside-down pie, where layers of sweet apples and rich cinnamon intertwine in perfect harmony. This delectable dessert combines the timeless goodness of classic apple pie with an enticing twist, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or a delightful everyday treat. As you gather your ingredients, let the aroma of cinnamon fill your kitchen, promising a taste of pure indulgence. With each bite, you'll experience a symphony of flavors, from the caramelized apples to the buttery crust, leaving you craving more. Let's delve into the secrets of creating this culinary masterpiece.
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APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN PIE
Put a twist on your family's favorite dessert with this fun and easy Apple Upside-Down Pie. This unique take on traditional apple pie gets an added crunch from a sweet caramelized brown sugar pecan topping. Best of all, Pillsbury™ Pie Crust does all the heavy lifting, so you can prep your upside-down apple pecan pie in 25 minutes. Nothing makes any occasion feel extra-special like a downright delicious upside-down pie
Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and melted butter. Spread evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate; sprinkle with pecans. Place unrolled pie crust over mixture, allowing excess crust to hang over sides.
- In large bowl, gently mix apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon onto crust in pie plate.
- Top with second unrolled pie crust. Press edges of crust together, fold under and crimp. Cut slits in several places in top crust. Place pie plate on foil-lined rimmed baking pan.
- Bake 50 minutes. If necessary, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning; continue baking 10 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cool on cooling rack 10 minutes. Carefully turn pie upside down onto heatproof serving plate. Remove pie plate; replace any pecan mixture. Cool at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PIE
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
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.
CINNAMON-APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN PIE
Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey
Categories project, dessert
Time 2h
Yield Ten to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the crust, put the flour, sugar and butter into the container of a food processor and cover with the lid. Gradually add only enough cold water so that the dough comes loose from the sides and can be shaped into a ball.
- If a food processor is not used, put the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the butter and cut it in with two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture looks like coarse cornmeal. Using a fork, toss the mixture while adding just enough water so that the pastry holds together and can be shaped into a ball.
- Remove the dough and flour lightly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make the filling, pour the melted butter into a round dish measuring about one and one-half inches deep and nine to 10 inches in diameter.
- Sprinkle the bottom of the dish evenly with brown sugar, lemon rind and a neat dusting of the cornstarch.
- Put the currants in a small bowl and add hot water to cover. Set aside.
- Peel the apples and cut them into quarters. Cut away and discard the cores and stems. Cut each quarter into four lengthwise pieces of more or less equal size. .
- Put the pieces in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss to blend. Put half of the apple pieces neatly in layers over the bottom of the dish. Drain the currants and sprinkle them over the apples. Arrange the remaining apple pieces in layers over the currants. Sprinkle the rum over all.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Roll out the pastry to more or less fit the top of the pan. If there is an overlapping edge, fold this edge over toward the center, pressing it down to fit around the filling. The pastry should fit neatly and not overlap the top and edges of the dish.
- Place in the oven and bake one hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool briefly.
- Run a knife around the inside rim of the pie. Place a dish over the pie. Invert the pie quickly onto the plate. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 8 milligrams, Sugar 23 grams, TransFat 1 gram
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE-CINNAMON PIE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spread sugar in even layer over bottom of 10-inch cast-iron or ovenproof skillet (not nonstick), and heat over medium-low heat. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until sugar has caramelized to a pale amber color, stirring often with wooden spoon. Remove from heat. Toss apple wedges with lemon juice and cinnamon in bowl. Arrange apple wedges flat-side down in concentric circles in skillet over caramel. Roll crust into 10-inch disc. Place dough over apples, folding edges inward to make a rim but covering apples completely. Make 2 to 3 small slits in dough to let steam escape while baking. Bake 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, or until crust is golden brown. Cool 15 minutes on wire rack. Run knife around edges, then place large cake plate over skillet, and invert pie onto cake plate. Transfer any apples remaining in skillet into pie and smooth with knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories
MICHAEL'S UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PIE
Provided by Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make pastry sift flour into a bowl. Cut cold butter into small pieces with a wire cheese cutter. Add butter to flour and work it into the flour with the back of a fork. Do not use your hands or anything that would add heat to the mixture. When the butter has been worked into the flour as much as possible, add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time and mix it in with a large spoon. It will probably only take 2 or 3 tablespoons of water to form the dough. As soon as the dough can be rolled into a ball in the bowl put it in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
- When the dough has been in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour, start to coat the bottom of the pie pan. I prefer to use the deepest pie pan I can find. Spread 1 tablespoon of butter over the bottom and sides of the pie pan. Depending on the size of the pan you might have to use more or less, but I like my coating to be generous. Then sprinkle 1/3 cup of brown sugar over the butter, with a light coating covering the bottom and sides. As with the butter you may have to use more or less depending on pan size. Then place the pecan nut halves, flat side up, on the bottom and sides of the pan. I start in the middle with 1 nut and then put the rest in circles around the center, closely spaced. Finish with a layer of nuts covering the side of the pan. The entire bottom and sides should be covered with nuts. Next take the dough out of the refrigerator, cut the ball in 1/2, wrap 1/2 in the plastic wrap and put it back in the refrigerator. Roll out the other 1/2 taking care not to handle the dough too much. Place the rolled out dough in the pie pan over the pecan nut coating, and trim the edges. Cover with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- To make the filling place 1/4 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar in a small pan and cook over medium heat. When the butter and sugar have mixed into a liquid form add 1/2 vanilla bean. Stir the mixture constantly until it starts to turn brownish, or caramelized. Then remove it from the heat. Fill a large bowl with cold water and squeeze in 1/2 of the lemon. Peel the apples, cut into thin slices and put into the bowl with cold lemon water. I like to cut the slices rather thin, 1/8-inch or so. In a small bowl mix together 1 rounded teaspoon cinnamon, 1 pinch nutmeg, and 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Drain the apples in a colander and wipe all water out of the large bowl. Put the apples back in the bowl and sprinkle with the cinnamon, nutmeg and flour mixture. Mix until they are all covered.
- Take the pie pan out of the refrigerator and put 1/2 on the apples over the bottom pastry layer. Squeeze 1/2 of the lemon into the caramelized butter and sugar mixture, mix and pour half of the mixture through a sieve onto the apples. Layer the other 1/2 of the apples on top of that and pour on the rest of the caramelized mix. The pie should be just slightly over filled, and formed to a dome in the middle. Remove the second half of the pastry ball from the refrigerator and roll it out. Brush the bottom lip of the pie pastry with water to help form a seal. Place the rolled pastry on top of the pie and trim with kitchen scissors. Crimp the edges together with your fingers to make a good seal between the top and bottom pastry layers. Cut 3 small slits in the top to allow steam to escape. Place pie on a cookie sheet and wrap aluminum foil around the pie edges.
- Place the cookie sheet and pie in the center of the oven and allow to cook for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350 degrees F and cook for an additional 25 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and check the crust to see if it is golden brown. You will probably have to continue to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes for the crust to turn golden brown. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to set for 5 minutes. Then place a large plate over the top of the pie and flip it over. Gently lift the pie pan off of the pie. It should come off clean, but if any pecans stick to the pie pan remove them and put them back on the pie. Allow to cool at least 1 1/2 hours before cutting.
UPSIDE-DOWN SOUTHERN APPLE PIE
Make and share this Upside-Down Southern Apple Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bliss
Categories Pie
Time 55m
Yield 1 9inch pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Spread butter in bottom of 9" deep-dish pieplate.
- Arrange pecan halves, rounded sides down, on bottom of pieplate; gentle press into butter.
- Sprinkle 2/3 c.
- brown sugar over pecans, and gently press.
- Roll half of pastry to 1/8" thickness on lightly floured surface; transfer to a pieplate; and press firmly onto bottom and sides of pieplate.
- Trim off excess pastry along edges; set saide.
- Combine apples and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine 1/3 c.
- brown sugar and remaining ingredients Sprinkle over apple mixture, and toss gently.
- Spoon apple filling evenly into pastry shell.
- Roll remaining pastry to 1/8" thickness; transfer to top of pie.
- Trim off excess pastry along edges.
- Fold edges under, and flute.
- Prick top of crust with a fork for steam to escape.
- Bake at 450° for 10 min.
- Reduce temperature to 350°, and bake an additional 30-40 min.
- Cool 5 minutes.
- Place plate on top of pie, and invert.
- Yield: one 9" pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3950.1, Fat 214.8, SaturatedFat 63.5, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 2872.8, Carbohydrate 502.2, Fiber 38.8, Sugar 294.3, Protein 31.7
APPLE-CINNAMON UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
You'll want firm but ripe apples that are sweet, such as Empire or Gala. With the cinnamon in this homey cake, they'll hit the spot. Take a few minutes to arrange the apple slices in neat circles on the bottom of the pan -- when the cake is baked and inverted, you'll find them decorating the top.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat bottom and side of a 9-inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle bottom with brown sugar. In a medium bowl, toss apples with lemon juice; arrange in prepared pan in two concentric circles (you might not use all of them).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon; set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat remaining 8 tablespoons butter with granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on low speed, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Spoon batter over apples in pan; smooth top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes and up to 6 hours (if cake has risen above rim of pan, simply push back inside rim).
- To serve, run a knife around edge of pan, and invert cake onto a rimmed platter.
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE SKILLET PIE
Be sure to use an old iron skillet with this recipe. (My skillet is so big that I double the recipe in order to fill the skillet). It starts on top of the stove and ends up in the oven! It tastes great and looks amazing when you serve it from the iron skillet with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream in the center.
Provided by Tandy Higgins
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, apple pie filling and sliced apples in a large bowl.
- Heat a 10-inch cast iron skillet or oven-proof pan over medium-high heat, and add the pie filling.
- Once mixture begins to bubble, unroll pie crust over skillet.
- With a wooden spoon, push down edges of crust into pie,.
- Cut steam slits in crust and brush with apple juice concentrate and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.2, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 231.8, Carbohydrate 51.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 31.1, Protein 1.6
APPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Topped with walnuts and caramelized tart apple slices, this apple upside-down cake is both easy and dazzling. It never fails to make tasters say, "wow!"-Linda Wetsch, Mandan, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Arrange apples in a single layer over brown sugar; layer with walnuts and remaining brown sugar., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and sour cream, beating well after each addition. Beat in brandy if desired., Spoon batter over brown sugar layer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE
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
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:
- Choose the right apples: Use firm, tart apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- Slice the apples thinly: This will help them cook evenly and caramelize.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help prevent the apples from sticking.
- Cook the apples over medium heat: This will help them caramelize slowly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the apples in batches if necessary.
- Flip the apples carefully: Use a spatula to gently flip the apples so that they don't break.
- Serve the upside-down pie warm: This is when it is at its best.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon apple upside-down pie is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its buttery crust, caramelized apples, and warm spices, it's the perfect way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this recipe a try.
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