Candy apple pie

 
                              Candy Apple Pie
 
 Recipe By     : Taste of Home Magazine, Aug.'94
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Apricots                         Nuts
                 Pastry                           Pies/Tarts
                 Taste Of Home                    Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    6      cups          thinly sliced peeled baking apples
    2      tablespoons   lime juice
      3/4  cup           sugar
      1/4  cup           flour
      1/2  teaspoon      ground cinnamon or nutmeg
      1/4  teaspoon      salt
                         Pastry for double crust pie, 9"
    2      tablespoons   butter or margarine
                         TOPPING:
      1/4  cup           butter or margarine
      1/2  cup           packed brown sugar
    2      tablespoons   heavy cream
      1/2  cup           chopped pecans
 
 In a large bowl, toss apples with lime juice. Combine dry ingredinets. ADd
 to the apples and toss lightly. Place bottom pastry in a 9' pie plate. Fill
 with apple mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with top crust. Flute edges
 high. Cut steam vents. Bake at 400 F. for 40-45 minutes or until golden
 brown and apples are tender. Meanwhile, for topping melt butter in a small
 saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring
 constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in pecans. Pour over the top
 crust. Return to the oven for 3-4 minutes or until bubbly. Serve warm. 
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