Upside-Down Caramel Apple Pie
A delightful upside-down caramel apple pie featuring a caramelized pecan and brown sugar topping, topped with tart apple slices. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy dessert cravings, its rich caramel flavors and crispy topping complement the tart apples beautifully, creating a visually stunning and delicious treat.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with a 14-inch circle of foil.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter over the foil.
- Press pecan halves, rounded sides down, onto the margarine or butter on the foil.
- Sprinkle the pecans with 1/2 cup of brown sugar.
- Prepare the pie crust mix according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Peel, core, and slice 6 cups of tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith.
- Arrange apple slices over the pecan and sugar mixture in the prepared pie plate.
- Pour the prepared pie crust over the apples and pecans, sealing the edges.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).