Apple Praline Pie

This won 1st place at the 2003 wisconsin state fair, contributed by rebecca trongard.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

In a bowl , combine apples , sugar , flour , apple pie spice and salt.

Toss lightly.

Put one of the pie crusts in a pie pan , then spoon mixture into pastry lined pan.

Dot with butter.

Top with second crust.

Seal and flute edges.

Cut vents in several places.

Bake 50-55 minutes or until apples are tender and crust is lightly browned.

Remove from oven and cool slightly while making the praline topping.

Praline topping:.

In a small saucepan melt butter.

Stir in brown sugar and cream.

Heat to boiling.

Remove from heat and add pecans.

Spread topping on top of baked pie.

Place pie on a baking sheet and return to oven.

Bake in oven for 5 minutes or until the topping is bubbling.

Remove pie from oven and cool pie at least 1 hour before serving.

apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, salt, butter, refrigerated pie crusts, brown sugar, whipping cream, pecans