Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/3 cup shortening, cubed; 4 to 6 tablespoons cold water; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 cup pecan halves; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup shortening, cubed
4 to 6 tablespoons cold water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples

1
In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar and salt; cover and pulse until blended. Add butter and shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball.
2
Divide dough in half so that one portion is slightly larger than the other; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until easy to handle.
3
Coat a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with cooking spray. Line bottom and sides of plate with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray and set aside.
4
In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter; stir in pecans. Arrange in the bottom of prepared pie plate with rounded sides of pecans facing down.
5
On a lightly floured surface, roll out larger portion of dough to fit bottom and sides of pie plate. Transfer to plate; press the crust firmly against pecans and sides of pie plate. Trim edge.
6
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon. Add apples; toss to coat. Fill crust. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim and seal edges. Cut slits in pastry.
7
Place a foil-lined
8
on a rack below the pie to catch any spills. Bake pie at 375u00b0 for 60-70 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully loosen the parchment paper around edge of pie; invert hot pie onto a serving plate. Remove paper. Cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

1799

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down 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.

Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie

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