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Caramelized Apple Pecan Pie

A delicious pecan pie with granny smith apples. This makes a 10 inch pie.

Steps

Melt and cool one stick of butter , set aside.
Peel and core the apples , cut into 1 / 2-inch diceed pieces.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place pecans on a baking sheet.
Roast about 7 minutes , or until toasty.
Transfer to a plate to cool.
Reduce oven heat to 325 degrees.
In a large , non-stick skillet , melt 4 tablespoons of the butter with the 1 / 4 sugar over high heat.
Add the apples , stirring frequently , cook until browned: add brandy and cook until evaporated , let cool.
In a large bowl , combine brown sugar and corn syrup , flour and cooled melted butter.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Spoon caramelized apples into a ten inch pie crust.
Pour the custard over the top.
Scatter the pecans on the top of the custard , pressing in and pecans that protrude.
Bake for about 1 hour or until custard is set , if crust browns too quickly , cover loosley with a piece of foil , best served with whipped mascarpone cheese or whipped cream.

Ingredients

pie crust, pecans, butter, sugar, granny smith apples, corn syrup, light brown sugar, vanilla, flour, eggs, apple brandy