Caramel Pecan Apple Pie
What would christmas be without these classic fruit filled tarts?
Recipe Summary Caramel Pecan Apple Pie
This delicious pie is a hit at Thanksgiving, or anytime, really! It's a combination/adaptation of the Basic Flaky Pie Crust, Apple Pie by Grandma Ople, and Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie.
Ingredients | Mince Pie Recipe Easy Christmas2 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon salt1 cup cold shortening6 tablespoons ice water, or as needed½ cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour½ cup white sugar½ cup packed brown sugar¼ cup water2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground nutmeg⅓ cup butter½ cup firmly packed brown sugar1 cup chopped pecans8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly slicedDirectionsWhisk 2 1/2 cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and dough comes together. Do not add more water than you need. Divide the dough in half and shape into 2 balls. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate, at least 30 minutes.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie pan with wax paper.Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour to form a paste. Stir in 1/4 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until filling mixture is thickened slightly, about 3 minutes.Melt 1/3 cup butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans.Spread pecan mixture evenly onto lined pie pan. Roll out one ball of dough; line pie pan over pecan mixture. Toss apples with filling mixture; pour into pie plate. Roll out second ball of dough and place over apple filling. Crimp edges of bottom and top crusts together. Cut several small slits into top crust to vent. Place pie on foil-lined baking sheet.Bake pie in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour.Remove pie from oven and allow to cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a serving plate gently over pie and carefully flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. Peel off waxed paper; cool for 1 hour.Pie crust can also be made in a food processor: pulse cold shortening until it's the size of small peas.Info | Mince Pie Recipe Easy Christmasprep:
45 mins
cook:
1 hr 5 mins
additional:
2 hrs 5 mins
total:
3 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie
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