upside down apple pie

orlando, FL
Updated on Nov 6, 2010

My mom made this a few times. It is such a pretty pie and delicious too. A little involved but worth the time and calories. Top it off with some whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 55 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - pie pastry, prepared (use the crust that is rolled in the ref. section)
  • PECANS
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 4 cups sliced and peeled tart apples (granny smith)

How To Make upside down apple pie

  • Step 1
    Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Preheat of to 425F.
  • Step 2
    In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in pecans. Arrange in the bottom of prepared pie plate and rounded sides of pecans facing down.
  • Step 3
    In large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon. Add apples and toss to coat. Fill crust.
  • Step 4
    To arrange..pecans on the bottom, then crust, then filling and then other crust. Brush top crust with butter and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Step 5
    Place pie on cookie sheet in case of boil over. Cook for 15 minutes on 425F. Turn oven down to 375F for 45 minutes. If crust is getting too brown; cover with pie crust shield or aluminum foil. Cool for 15 minutes then invert on a plate. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping.

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