Lois' Upside Down Applepie with Pecans

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   In this recipe, it is the construction that is important.

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   Get the apples and spices ready for your favorite 9 inch pie.

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   Prepare or buy 2 pie crusts.

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   Now get your pie pan ready using a pyrex pie pan.

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   Butter the pie pan completely, and well.

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   Don't miss a spot.

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   Use the entire 1/2 cup of butter and get the sides too.

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   Place the pecans in the bottom of the pie pan, and sprinkle with the brown sugar.

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   Now, put your bottom pie crust on top of the pecans.

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    In fact, forget that they (the pecans) are there.

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    Just proceed with your apple pie, as usual, with one exception.

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    You don't want a bulging pie, kinda firm and flat.

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    When you have both crusts sealed and fluted, bake at 400F (200C) for exactly 50 min.

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    Cool for 5 min.

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    On a rack and turn out on a serving dish immediately.

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    When you do this, you are flipping it over so that the pecans are on the top, and the usual top of the pie is on the bottom.

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    Flip it out after 5 min.

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    or the butter and sugar will harden and you won't get it out.

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    It is always a hit and people are astounded.

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    The combination of the sugar, pecans and apple pie are delicious.

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    You should keep your apple pie filling on the tart side.

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    I hope you enjoy this as much as we do.

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    NOTE: NOT a deep dish apple pie

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.