Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie

Name: Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie
Yield: 1 pie
Ingredients: 2 (9 inch) pie shell; ¼ cup butter; ½ cup pecan halves; ½ cup packed brown sugar; 5 large apples - peeled, cored and sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ cup white sugar; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 pinch salt

Rating: 4.77 stars

31 Ratings
25 Reviews
12 Photos

This unique double-crusted apple pie is inverted after baking so that the brown sugar and pecan layer is on top.

By louc4

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

1 pie

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Step 2

Spread butter or margarine evenly on bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Press pecans, rounded side down, into butter layer. Pat brown sugar evenly over nuts, then lay one pastry shell over brown sugar layer.
Step 3

Place apples in a large bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice.
Step 4

In a small bowl combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well. Toss mixture with apples, coating thoroughly.
Step 5

Spread apples into pie plate. Cover apples with second pastry shell. Crimp edges of pastry and make steam vents in top.
Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Cool 5 minutes then place serving plate over top of pie; invert pie onto plate. Carefully remove pie pan. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

435 calories; protein 2.5g; carbohydrates 62g; fat 21.3g; cholesterol 15.3mg; sodium 250.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (25)

Most helpful positive review

cmsassman

12/15/2006

Fairly easy to make unique pie but wonderful flavor & rave reviews from everyone. Hint: dont let the pie cool too much before you flip it as becomes impossible to remove from the pan. If this happens put it back in the oven just long enough to soften the sugars back up and flip it quickly! Read More

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COOCOOCACHOO

10/31/2004

top (or bottom) the flipped side didn't cook for me. Just a doughy mess. Not too flavorful. Read More

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31 Ratings

5 star values: 27
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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cmsassman

12/14/2006

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Anita V Warren

11/23/2006

I tried this recipe because we were tired of plain old apple pie. It is so good. This has become a family tradition for the holidays! I don't know who came up with this recipe but THANK YOU! Read More

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COOCOOCACHOO

10/30/2004

top (or bottom) the flipped side didn't cook for me. Just a doughy mess. Not too flavorful. Read More

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Genee_in_a_bottle

10/06/2003

This recipe turned out great. The apple mixture wasn't overly sweet so it went really well with the candied pecans. If you aren't worried about presentation you can use crumbled pecans (like I did because I had to shell them) and it tastes just as yummy! Read More

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marljong

06/25/2010

Awesome concept and a scrumptious gooey addition to an apple pie that took it over the top! Made this pie last night by happenstance. I had a ruined pie crust/dough and needed to disguise it and voila! A delicious find. This pie was enjoyed by everyone who tried it this morning. A girl who loves apple pie and who I actually made it for said "This is the best apple pie! Ever!" I didn't follow the recipe exactly; I used another recipe for the pie crusts; pre-cooked the thinly sliced(1/8") Granny Smith apples and the ingredients for 15 mins over med/low heat and then cooled. Tasted it for its sweetness and sprinkled another 1/4c. brown sugar. I generally drain the filling so it's not runny/slimey which I find so prevalent in many pies. It's a process but I will make it again for Thanksgiving. Thanks for sharing cmsassman! Read More

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LIN SWANSON

09/23/2003

The candied pecans are delicious! Read More

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Penny Hite

11/01/2008

This is a great alternative to traditional apple pies! My family loved it and said it was a keeper!!! I've made it a few times and found real butter spreads more easily in the bottom of the pie plate than margarine. Read More

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Priscilla

03/22/2007

This was GREAT! Absolutely delicious!! Read More

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micheleb

10/13/2005

The kid's loved it! It was fairly simple to make as well. Yummy Thank you! Read More

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Topsy-Turvy Apple Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 434.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 20 %

dietary fiber: 17 %

sugars:

fat: 33 %

saturated fat: 29 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 13 %

vitamin b6: 6 %

vitamin c: 12 %

folate: 8 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 6 %

sodium: 10 %

thiamin: 19 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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cmsassman

12/14/2006

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Anita V Warren

11/23/2006

I tried this recipe because we were tired of plain old apple pie. It is so good. This has become a family tradition for the holidays! I don't know who came up with this recipe but THANK YOU!

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COOCOOCACHOO