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Upside Down Apple Pie

A delightful dessert featuring caramelized apples and a buttery pecan base, all wrapped in a convenient store-bought crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts Provides a crunchy texture.
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar Adds deep sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons butter (melted) Used for richness and greasing.
  • 1 crust ½ box ready to bake pie crusts Store-bought crust for convenience.
Apple Filling
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples (about 10 oz) Peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, tart flavor.
  • 1 large red apple, Fuji or Jonathan (about 6 oz) Adds sweetness and color.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Enhances the apple mixture.
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Thickens the juices from the apples.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Warm spice that enriches flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds subtle warmth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Allow the pie dough to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
Base Preparation
  1. Grease a 6-inch pie dish with about 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped nuts, brown sugar, and remaining melted butter. Press this mixture tightly in the bottom of the prepared dish.
Dough Preparation
  1. Roll out the pie dough slightly larger than the pie dish, cut in half, and place one half over the nut mixture.
  2. Trim excess dough and press it around the edges for a snug fit.
Filling Preparation
  1. In another bowl, combine the chopped Granny Smith and red apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss until well coated and pack tightly into the dough-lined pie dish.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Cover the apple filling with the remaining pie dough half, trimming as necessary. Press to secure the edges.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, covering the edges with aluminum foil if they brown too quickly.
  3. Allow the pie to sit for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for better flavor. Consider vanilla for additional depth.