Candy Apple Pie

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This is the only apple pie my husband will eat, but that's all right since he makes it as often as I do. Like a combination of apple and pecan pie, it's a sweet treat that usually tops off our holiday meals from New Year's all the way through to Christmas! -Cindy Kleweno, Burlington, Colorado

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Ingredients

  • TOPPING:
  • 6 cups sliced peeled tart apples
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
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Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine the sugar,
flour, cinnamon and salt; add to apples and toss lightly.
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom crust and trim even with edge;
fill with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Roll out remaining pastry
to fit top of pie. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edges;
cut slits in pastry.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and apples
are tender.
cream; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat
and stir in pecans.
Pour over top crust. Bake 3-4 minutes longer or until bubbly. Place
on a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts: 1 slice equals 476 calories, 23 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 318 mg sodium, 66 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein


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