apple pecan pie

Name: Apple Pecan Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: softened butter, for greasing; 1-1/2 cup(s) pecan halves; 1 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 2 - pie crust shells; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1-1/8 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 1 tablespoon(s) apple pie spice; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 6 cup(s) cored, sliced Granny Smith apples

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A slice of Apple Pecan Pie on a plate with ice cream.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This apple pecan pie has crunchy bits of pecans in every bite. The pecans are placed under a layer of pie crust along with brown sugar. The brown sugar caramelizes while baking which adds to the wonderful flavor. A second layer of crust holds in sliced apples with just the right amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and apple pie spice.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

softened butter, for greasing
1-1/2 cup pecan halves
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 - pie crust shells
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1-1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups cored, sliced Granny Smith apples

How To Make apple pecan pie

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Rub soft butter on the bottom and sides of a deep dish pie pan. Place pecans round side down until the whole inside of the pan is covered.

Step 2

Spread brown sugar until all nuts are covered.
Step 3

Place one pie crust on top of nuts and lightly press into nuts. Set aside.
Step 4

In a bowl mix, lemon juice, flour, granulated sugar, spices, and vanilla. Add sliced apples and toss until coated. Pour evenly into the pie crust.
Step 5

Cover with the 2nd pie crust folding over the sides and crimping together. Don't worry about how this looks as it is the bottom of your pie. Poke holes at random with a fork for the release of steam.
Step 6

Bake in 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 7

Remove from oven. Let cool until bubbling stops. Place pie on a serving dish. You're going to turn the pie out of the pie pan.
Step 8

Flip the pie pecan side up and serve hot. The pecans should be very shiny. Serve with ice cream.
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