Upside Down Apple Pie
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5
Upside Down Apple Pie
Description
Upside Down Apple Pie combines a rich caramel pecan layer at the bottom of the pie plate with two crusts sandwiching a spiced apple filling in the middle. The base is made by spreading melted butter and brown sugar mixed with chopped pecans, while the filling uses peeled, thinly sliced tart apples tossed with sugar, flour, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to create a balanced sweetness and spice.
During baking, the pie is assembled upside down, creating a caramelized pecan crust once flipped out of the pan after baking. The two pie crusts enclose the luscious apple filling, sealing in juices to keep the apples tender yet flavorful. The top crust is slitted to release steam and ensure even baking, resulting in a golden crust with a crisp texture.
This pie works well as an impressive centerpiece dessert, offering flavorful contrasts between the sweet caramel pecan base, the spiced apple filling, and the flaky crust. The caramel glaze on top adds a subtle finishing touch, and it can be made with milk or orange juice depending on the chosen flavor profile.
Using tart apples such as Granny Smith enhances the pie's balance, preventing excess sweetness. The recipe advises greasing the lined pie plate thoroughly to aid in unmolding the pie after baking. The pie is baked on a foil-lined sheet to catch drips, ensuring easy cleanup and a well-baked crust and filling.
Ingredients
- 2 pie crust unbaked
Caramel Pecan Layer:
- ¼ cup butter melted, salted
- ½ cup brown sugar lightly packed, light or dark
- ¼ to ½ to ½ cup pecans chopped
Apple Filling:
- 8 cups apple peeled and thinly sliced, tart, like Granny Smith
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- salt pinch
Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk or orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 9- or 9.5-inch deep pie plate with parchment paper or heavy duty foil. Grease with cooking spray (important!).
- In a small bowl, stir together the 1/4 cup melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Spread evenly across the bottom of the lined pie plate. Sprinkle pecans across the top.
- Roll out one pie crust and place it on top of the caramel nut mixture, pressing snug against the bottom and sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the apples, sugar, flour, 2 tablespoons melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Toss until evenly and well combined.
- Fill the pie crust with the apple mixture.
- Roll out the second pie crust and place it over the apples. Trim both crusts to about 1/4- to 1/2-inch all the way around. Fold up the bottom crust over the top crust and press to seal. Flute the edges.
- Cut four slits on top of the pie.
- Place the pie on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the apples are tender and crust is lightly golden (cover edges of the pie near the end of baking time to prevent over browning, if needed).
- Cool the pie for 10-15 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter or into another pie plate. Remove the parchment or foil.
- Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the pie. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for best flavor balance in the filling.
- Grease the pie plate and line it with parchment or foil to help release the pie after baking.
- Choose between milk or orange juice in the glaze based on whether you prefer a creamier or more citrusy finish.
- Caramel pecan layer adds a crunchy contrast to the tender apple filling and flaky crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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