Lyons Family Cookbook

Upside-Down Apple Pie

CRUST:

2

cups

all-purpose flour

1/2

tsp

salt

6

Tbs

shortening, Spectrum Non-hydrogenated

2

Tbs

cold butter

5 - 7

Tbs

orange juice

FILLING:

6

Tbs

butter, melted, divided

1/2

cup

packed brown sugar

1/2

cup

chopped pecans

1

cup

sugar

1/3

cup

all-purpose flour

3/4

tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4

tsp

ground nutmeg

8

cups

thinly sliced peeled tart apple (about 1/8 inch thick)

GLAZE:

1/2

cup

confectioner's sugar

2 - 3

tsp

orange juice

1

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add orange juice, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Divide dough into two balls. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2

Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with heavy-duty foil, leaving 1-1/2 in. beyond edge; coat the foil with cooking spray. Combine 4 tablespoons butter, brown sugar and pecans; spoon into prepared pie plate.

3

In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, apples and remaining butter; toss gently.

4

On waxed paper, roll out one ball of pastry to fit pie plate. Place pastry over nut mixture, pressing firmly against mixture and sides of plate; trim to 1 in. beyond plate edge. Fill with apple mixture.

5

Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Trim to 1/4 in. beyond plate edge. Fold bottom pastry over top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut four 1-in. slits in top pastry.

6

Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Bake 30 minutes longer or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary.

7

Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Invert onto a serving platter; carefully remove foil. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pie. Yield: 6-8 servings.

This pie has won eight ribbons at area fairs. People say it looks and tastes like a giant apple-cinnamon bun.

Source

Source: Taste of Home