Candy apple pie

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6cupsBaking apples -- thinly
Sliced peeled
2tablespoonsLime juice
¾cupSugar
¼cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonGround cinnamon -- or
¼cupButter or margarine
½cupPacked brown sugar
Nutmeg
¼teaspoonSalt
Pastry for double-crust pie
(9 inches)
2tablespoonsButter or margarine
2tablespoonsHeavy cream
½cupChopped pecans

Directions

TOPPING

In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredients; add to the apples and toss lightly. Place bottom pastry in a 9-in. pie plate; fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Flute edges high; cut steam vents. Bake at 400 deg.

for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples are tender.

Meanwhile, for topping melt butter in a small saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in pecans. Pour over top crust. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings Recipe By : Taste of Home