Upside-Down Southern Apple Pie
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Description: Make and share this delightful Upside-Down Southern Apple Pie recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category:
- Pie
Keywords:
- Dessert, Apple, Fruit, Low Protein, < 60 Mins
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/4 cup | Butter |
| 2/3 cup | Margarine |
| 2/3 cup | Pecan halves |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 6 | Cooking apples |
| 1 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1/3 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
| Nutritional Content | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3950.1 kcal |
| Total Fat | 214.8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g |
| Cholesterol | 122 mg |
| Sodium | 2872.8 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 502.2 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.8 g |
| Sugars | 294.3 g |
| Protein | 31.7 g |
Instructions
- Begin by spreading the butter evenly across the bottom of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate, ensuring a good layer for flavor.
- Next, carefully arrange the pecan halves, rounded sides facing down, on the buttered surface, gently pressing them in to secure their position.
- Sprinkle 2/3 cup of brown sugar over the pecans, lightly pressing it down to create a solid base for the filling.
- Roll out half of your pastry dough to an 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface, then transfer it to the pie plate, firmly pressing it into the bottom and sides.
- Trim any excess pastry along the edges and set it aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced cooking apples with lemon juice, tossing to ensure they are evenly coated.
- In a separate bowl, mix together 1/3 cup of brown sugar with the remaining ingredients: flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple slices and toss gently to combine.
- Spoon the prepared apple filling evenly into the pastry shell, spreading it out to fill the space.
- Roll out the remaining pastry to 1/8-inch thickness, then carefully place it over the apple filling. Trim any excess along the edges.
- Fold the edges of the top pastry under and flute them for a decorative finish. To allow steam to escape, prick the top of the crust with a fork.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 to 40 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- After baking, let the pie cool for 5 minutes. To serve, place a plate on top of the pie and carefully invert it, allowing the pie to reveal its beautiful pecan topping.
Yield: One 9-inch pie
Enjoy this sweet, flavorful treat that embodies the essence of Southern baking, perfect for sharing with friends and family!
