UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN PIE

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This confection is for the pecan-pie fan who prefers nuts and caramel to the traditional butterscotch filling. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Yield Makes one 10-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup honey
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
4 cups pecan halves (about 1 pound)
3/4 cup heavy cream
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 recipe Pate Brisee for Upside-Down Pecan Pie

Steps:

  • In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, combine butter, honey, and sugars. Bring to a boil; let boil for 4 minutes. Add pecans and heavy cream, and boil 3 minutes more. Remove from heat, and set aside. Let stand about 30 minutes to cool. Using a wooden spoon, gently mound pecans and caramel slightly in center of skillet, leaving a gap between pecans and edge of skillet.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.with rack in the top third. On a clean, lightly floured work surface, roll out one disk of prepared chilled pastry to approximately a 7/8-inch-thick, 13-inch-diameter circle. Place the pastry over the skillet, carefully tucking the dough down against the edge of the skillet and around the edges of the mound of pecans. Trim the excess dough.
  • Place two rimmed baking sheets, one on top of the other, underneath the skillet to catch any drips while the pie bakes and to provide insulation for the caramel. Place skillet in the oven, and bake pie until the dough is just turning golden brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees, and continue baking until the pastry is cooked through and the caramel is bubbling up around the edges of the skillet, about 30 minutes more.
  • Remove the pie from the oven, and let cool about 20 minutes. Carefully invert the pie onto a parchment-lined tray or baking sheet (the pie is easy to transfer to serving plate once it has been inverted). Be careful inverting pie; the caramel is very hot. If the pie does not release easily from skillet, heat the skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds. Serve warm.

md fored
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I'm not sure why this recipe has so many positive reviews. I made it exactly as directed and it was the worst pecan pie I've ever had.


Adeei Karachi
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This recipe is missing some key ingredients. It doesn't call for any eggs or butter, which are essential for a good pecan pie.


Kosoluchi Nwabu
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I've tried this recipe twice now and both times the pie has turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Shane Hart
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This pie was a disappointment. The filling was too sweet and the crust was soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


GLORY UGBOR
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This is the best pecan pie I've ever had! The filling is so rich and flavorful, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.


Ashli Cubitt
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my family and friends, and they all love it too. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Nefah Nefah
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This pie is amazing! I've never had an upside-down pie before, but this one has definitely changed my mind. The pecan filling is rich and delicious, and the crust is perfectly flaky. I highly recommend this recipe.


HanksterT1st
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Just made this pie for my husband's birthday and it was a huge success! He loved the sweet and nutty flavor of the pecans. The pie was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Khan Omir
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This pie is a showstopper! I brought it to a potluck and it was the first dessert to disappear. Everyone raved about the gooey pecan filling and the buttery crust. I'll be making this pie again and again.


XR RAKIB
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I was skeptical about making an upside-down pie, but this recipe proved me wrong. The pie was easy to assemble and baked beautifully. The pecan filling was rich and flavorful, and the crust was golden brown and flaky. I will definitely be making this


Mohammad Sabahuddin Gulrez
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I've made this pie several times now and it always turns out perfect. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the ingredients are readily available. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pecan pi


Solomon Anim
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This upside-down pecan pie was a hit at my family gathering! The combination of the sweet and gooey pecan filling and the flaky crust was simply irresistible. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.