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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Katleho Mosa
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This is the best apple pie I've ever had. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emma Nuel
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I love this pie! It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The crust is also perfect.


Nic Holliday
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This pie is the perfect dessert for a fall gathering. It's warm and comforting, and the apples are perfectly spiced.


FREE LANCER
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this one is amazing. The filling is perfectly balanced and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Joel Kenechukwu
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This pie is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh apples from my own backyard.


Sincere Tuitt
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I've been making this pie for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


MaXi MuS
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


AQIB TAHIR
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Jamila Abdu
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This is the best apple pie recipe I've ever tried. The filling is perfectly spiced and the crust is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend it!


Ms Maimuna
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I love this pie! The filling is so flavorful and the crust is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Waheed Gul
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This pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves it.


Nasser Neythan
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I've been making this pie for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves it!


Kain
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


Tracey Williams
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it. They said it was the best apple pie they'd ever had.


Shoaib Sudozai
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This is the best apple pie I've ever had. The filling is perfectly balanced and the crust is flaky and buttery.


NELUEM VALLEY GUEST HOUSE
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I'm not a big fan of apple pie, but this one changed my mind. It's so delicious and the crust is perfect.


Joshua Simple
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


Abril Mendez
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


cust omer
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I've made this pie several times and it always turns out perfect. The filling is so flavorful and the crust is the best I've ever had.


Adam Izukaan
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This apple pie was a hit! The ambrosia filling was sweet and tangy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making this again.