UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE

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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup shortening, cubed
4 to 6 tablespoons cold water
PECANS:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecan halves
FILLING:
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

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.

sha jehan
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Amazing!


lawal abayomi
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I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The pie was so moist and flavorful, and the apples and pecans were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Aroho Roggers
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Delish!


William Holtzclaw
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This upside-down apple pecan pie is a fall favorite in my family. The apples and pecans are always perfectly cooked, and the pie crust is always flaky and delicious. I love that this pie is not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Bilal Asghar
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Would make again!


Subhan ali Ursani
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I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The apples and pecans are always perfectly cooked, and the pie crust is always flaky and delicious. I love that this pie is not too sweet, so it's perfect for any occasion.


Starr Newell
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Yum!


Marium Ikhtiar
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This upside-down apple pecan pie is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet always impressive. The apples and pecans are a perfect combination, and the pie crust is flaky and delicious. I love that this pie can be made ahead of time, so it's


oyelami ridwan
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Easy peasy lemon squeezy!


MasterOfn0
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I made this pie for a bake sale and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pie was so moist and flavorful, and the apples and pecans were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this pie again.


Qari Ilyas
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5 stars!


Bappy Islam
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This upside-down apple pecan pie was a hit at my family gathering. The apples were perfectly caramelized and the pecans added a nice crunch. The pie crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


tesfu debas
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Delicious and easy to make!