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Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie

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  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 8
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Brown sugar and pecans make the crust special. After baking, the pie gets a twist: it's turned upside down onto the serving plate, transforming the sticky bottom crust into a moist, nutty topping.
Created May 15, 2018
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • 1 box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups thinly sliced, peeled apples (4 medium)

  • Whipped cream, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In 9-inch glass pie plate, mix brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Spread evenly in bottom of pie plate. Arrange pecans over mixture. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie, placing bottom crust over mixture in pan.
  • 2
    In small bowl, mix granulated sugar, flour and cinnamon. Arrange half of apple slices in crust-lined pie plate. Sprinkle with half of sugar mixture. Repeat with remaining apple slices and sugar mixture. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
  • 3
    Place pie on sheet of foil on middle oven rack in oven; bake 8 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Immediately run knife around edge of pie to loosen. Place serving plate upside down over pie; turn serving plate and pie plate over. Remove pie plate. Serve warm or cool with whipped cream.

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Nutrition Information

410 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 2g Protein, 59g Total Carbs, 30g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8
Calories
410
Total Fat
18g
Saturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
270mg
Total Carbs
59g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
30g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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