Caramelized Apple Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Caramelized Apple Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 prepared pie crust; 2 cups pecans; 3/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 large granny smith apples; 1 1/2 cups corn syrup; 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons flour; 6 large eggs, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons apple brandy (optional)

Servings: persons

1 prepared pie crust
2 cups pecans
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup sugar
4 large granny smith apples
1 1/2 cups corn syrup
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 tablespoons flour
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons apple brandy (optional)

1
Melt and cool one stick of butter, set aside.
2
Peel and core the apples, cut into 1/2-inch diceed pieces.
3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place pecans on a baking sheet; roast about 7 minutes, or until toasty; transfer to a plate to cool; Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees.
4
In a large, non-stick skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter with the 1/4 sugar over high heat; add the apples, stirring frequently, cook until browned: Add brandy and cook until evaporated, let cool.
5
In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and corn syrup, flour and cooled melted butter; beat in eggs and vanilla.
6
Spoon caramelized apples into a ten inch pie crust; pour the custard over the top; scatter the pecans on the top of the custard, pressing in and pecans that protrude.
7
Bake for about 1 hour or until custard is set, If crust browns too quickly, cover loosley with a piece of foil (release foil works great), Best served with whipped mascarpone cheese or whipped cream.

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 prepared pie crust, 2 cups pecans, 3/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Apple Pecan Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramelized Apple Pecan Pie

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