Caramel-Pecan Upside-Down Chai Apple Pie

By gtbalm

The chai and spices really add a new twist!

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 pie crust (see pie crust recipe or use pre made)
• FILLING:
• 3 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2/3 cup chai tea latte concentrate
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• dash ground cinnamon
• dash ground cloves

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 60mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

In 9-inch pie plate, combine pecans, melted butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Place 1 pie crust on top of pecan mixture in pie plate.

In 10-inch skillet, cook apples with 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat 2 minutes; add the chai tea. Cover; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add cinnamon and cloves. Drain apples and place in the pie crust; sprinkle 2 tablespoons brown sugar on top.

Cover filling with second crust; seal edges and cut a few slits in top crust to allow for venting.

Place pie on middle oven rack; place sheet of foil on rack below pie in case of spillover. Bake at 375°F 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown.

Remove from oven; immediately turn pie upside down onto serving plate.