candy apple pie

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45 Pinches
Sophia, NC
Updated on Dec 17, 2011

Copied this recipe from an old church cookbook. Mrs. Doris Pennington submitted the recipe. Very delicious.

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 cups baking apples, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 - double crust pie pastry (9 inch)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

How To Make candy apple pie

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to the apples and toss lightly. Place bottom pastry in a 9 inch pie plate; fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Flute edges high; cut steam vent. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes; or until golden brown and apples are tender.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, for topping, melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust. Return to oven for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm.

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