Spiced Upside-Down Apple Pie Recipe

Name: Spiced Upside-Down Apple Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups pecan halves; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1 cup packed brown sugar; Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches); 1/2 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon apple pie spice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Arrange pecans, with rounded sides facing down, on the bottom of a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate; drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar; press lightly.
2
Roll out dough to fit the pie plate; place over brown sugar. Press the crust firmly against brown sugar and sides of pie plate. Trim edges.
3
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, pie spice and nutmeg. Add the apples, lemon juice and vanilla; toss to coat. Fill crust. Roll out remaining dough to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges. Cut slits in crust.
4
Place a foil-lined
5
on a rack below the pie to catch any spills. Bake pie at 450u00b0 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350u00b0. Bake until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 40-45 minutes longer. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

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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: 2 cups pecan halves, 1/2 cup butter, melted, 1 cup packed brown sugar, Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches), and more.

Yes, Spiced Upside-Down Apple 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.

Spiced Upside-Down Apple Pie

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