Caramel Pecan Apple Pie

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Whisk 2 ½ cups flour and salt together in a bowl. Cut in shortening with 2 knives or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with a fork, until flour mixture is moistened and dough comes together. Do not add more water than needed. Divide dough in half; shape into 2 balls. Wrap dough balls in plastic wrap; refrigerate, at least 30 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie plate with wax paper. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Melt ½ cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons flour to form a paste. Stir in white sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until filling is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt ⅓ cup butter in a separate saucepan over low heat. Add ½ cup brown sugar; whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in pecans; spread pecan mixture evenly into the wax paper-lined pie plate.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Roll out 1 dough ball; place over pecan mixture. Toss apples with filling mixture; pour into pie plate. Roll out remaining 1 dough ball; place over apple filling. Crimp top and bottom crust edges together. Cut several small slits into top crust to vent. Place pie plate on the prepared baking sheet.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 1 hour.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove pie from oven; cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Place a serving plate gently over pie; carefully flip to invert, being careful not to come in contact with molten sugar. Peel off wax paper; cool 1 hour.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (8 servings total)