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Caramel Pecan Apple Pie

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A stunning upside-down-style pie featuring a buttery pecan caramel topping, layers of tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and a flaky homemade crust. Flipped after baking, it reveals a glossy, crunchy top and cozy apple pie interior.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking, Inverted
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold shortening
  • 6 tbsp ice water (more if needed)
  • Filling:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • Caramel-Pecan Layer & Apples:
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Whisk flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing just until dough comes together.
  2. Divide dough in half, shape into balls, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with wax paper. Place it on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. In a saucepan, melt ½ cup butter. Stir in 3 tbsp flour to form a paste. Add white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Simmer 3 minutes until thickened slightly. Set aside.
  5. In a separate saucepan, melt ⅓ cup butter and whisk in ½ cup brown sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans and spread evenly in prepared pie plate.
  6. Roll out one dough ball and place over pecan layer. Toss apples with the filling mixture and layer on top. Roll out second dough ball and cover the apples. Crimp edges and cut slits to vent.
  7. Bake for 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool 5–10 minutes.
  8. Place a serving plate over pie and carefully flip. Peel off wax paper and let cool 1 hour before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute part or all of the shortening with cold butter for extra flavor.
  • Mix in sweet apples like Gala or Fuji with Granny Smith for a softer, sweeter bite.
  • Top with extra caramel sauce after flipping for added indulgence.
  • Use store-bought crust to save time.
  • Chill thoroughly before baking if prepping ahead.

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