Title: Caramel Pecan Apple Pie
Categories: Dessert Pie
Yield: 1 Pie

1/4	c	Butter or margarine, melted
1	c	Packed brown sugar
1	c	Chopped pecans (or almonds)
2	lb	Tart green apples
		Peeled, and thinly sliced
1/4	c	Bourbon --
		OR Apple juice
1/4	c	Flour
1	ts	Cinnamon
1/2	ts	Nutmeg
1		Egg, beaten
		Pastry for two crust 9 inch
		Pie *

*Recipe did not specify deep dish or regular pie pan.

Line 9 inch pie pan with half of the pastry, crimping edges. Pour melted butter over pastry, then sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the brown sugar and 3/4 cup of the pecans. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine apples and bourbon (or apple juice)

Combine flour the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and the spices; add to apples tossing to coat. Arrange over pecan layer.

Roll out remaining pastry; cut into strips and arrange over filling to form a lattice crust. Brush with beaten egg.

Finely chop or grind remaining 1/4 cup of pecans; sprinkle over crust.

Bake at 425 for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 350 and continue baking about 50 minutes, until apples are tender and filling is bubbly. Cool slightly before cutting.

VIP-VII

++ Typed but not tested ++ ++ Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ++

From: Gail Shipp Date: 05-28-98 (00:05) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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