Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie (VIDEO)
This, my friends, is an apple pie like no other! Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie is a self-glazing, award-winning pie that is sure to please any crowd. If you like pecan pie and apple pie, you’re going to want this apple pie recipe!
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THE BEST Apple Pecan Pie
This is my all-time favorite way to make apple pie!! I found this upside-down apple pecan pie recipe in a little Pillsbury “pie” cookbook years ago, it’s listed on their site as a “Bake Off” WINNER in 1951! It’s a self-glazing apple pie that tastes as wonderful as it looks!!!
It’s easy to make too! Thanks to refrigerated pie crusts. Of course, you could always make your own pie crust, if you’d like. You will want to make enough for a 2-crust pie.
We’re going to make an apple pie that’s sure to knock their socks off!
CHECK OUT HOW EASY THIS UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE PECAN PIE RECIPE IS TO MAKE! WATCH THE VIDEO!
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Does The Crust Get Soggy?
**Many people ask if the top crust is soggy- the answer is no, it becomes part of the topping, so it’s more like a one-crust pie after it has baked. Trust me on this!! I’ve made this pie more times than I can count over the last 20+ years, and I’m ALWAYS asked for the recipe!!
Grab Your Apron! Let’s Make Upside Down Apple Pecan Pie
(full printable recipe below)
In 9″ pie plate, combine pecans, brown sugar and butter; spread evenly over bottom of the pie dish.
Prepare the pie crust according to package direction for a two-crust pie (flouring each side of crust). Place bottom crust over pecan mixture in pan.
Press crust down around sides of the pan
In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. mix lightly.
Spoon into the pie crust-lined plate.
Top with second pie crust, and flute.
Cut slits in several places.
Place the pie plate on a cookie sheet and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the crust is golden brown.
Cool pie on a rack, then place a serving plate over pie.
Invert hot pie, and carefully remove pan. Some nuts may remain in the pan, replace on the pie with a knife.
Cool at least 1 hour before serving.
You’ll never eat/make a regular apple pie again!
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Wow! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
My husband and I were at a dinner last night at a friend's home and she served this wonderful pie! It was a true delight! I have saved this recipe and will be using it soon. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
My husband and I were at a dinner last night at a friend's home and she served this wonderful pie! It was a true delight! I have saved this recipe and will be using it soon. Thanks for sharing. Blessings!
All I can say is, WOW! I have to try this!
Found you on foodgawker.
All I can say is, WOW! I have to try this!
Found you on foodgawker.
O.K. So this is only the third pie I’ve looked at since the 2010 Party started. I can see already that I’m going to have a heck of a time deciding which pie to make next at my house. Stunning looking pie you’ve made here.
I love that this is served upside down!
SOLD!!! Will have to add this to the Thanksgiving Table. Yummy!
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This recipe looks so neat. I’ve never seen anything like it. And it looks yummy to boot.
I have never seen this before…I most definitely must try this. Thank you!!
Looks so yummy! I have to try this!
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Found this pretty recipe last night when looking to make something with pecans for a lunch party at work. Well let me tell you…. it was super easy to make, as beautiful as the picture AND tasted wonderful. I’m back on the site today to copy the recipe for my friends!
Thanks for sharing…. can’t wait to try my another one.
Isn’t that a fabulous recipe!!! I’ve been making that pie for years and never fails to impress and you can’t beat how easy it is!!
Thanks for taking the time to comment!
When do you flip it over into the second serving dish?
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Sooooooo how do you keep the glaze and nuts from sticking to the pie plate as they did in the one I made.. 🙁
I’ve never greased the pie plates, but you could. My guess is, it may have cooled too long in the pan before inverting. The good news is, if any of it sticks to the pie pan, just use a spoon or spatula to scoop it out and put it on the pie 😉
What do you use the 1 tsp of flour for ?
it’s used as a thickener for the juice in the apples
To dust the first pie crust you lay down over the pecans
So I’m a bit confussed, it says 1 teaspoon flour and then 2 Tablespoons flour… does all that go into the apples? Or is the 1 teaspoon used to dust your pie crust?
the first teaspoon of flour is used to sprinkle over the bottom pie crust, sometimes i dust both sides of the crust with flour. It’s an optional step, so it wont make a huge difference if you don’t do it, it just helps because of the sugar in the bottom of pan (topping)
The second 2 T are used with the apple filling to thicken the juice from the apples
I tried this tonight, twice and both times the pecans stuck to the top of the pan so bad that it tore the crust off the top as well, but it did taste good.
This was SO delicious!! Big hit. Fixing for the Holidays. Thank you for the recipe.
I made this today and it turned out perfect, I use my own recipe of pie crust… making it again for thanksgiving, a big hit!
Oh and additionally. .. I did butter the ENTIRE pie pan very very well as I do with all pies, then put the pecans, brown sugar, melted margarine in
Do you need a deep dish pie plate, or will a regular one do?
This was so easy and fun to make! And it smelled so so yummy! Will do agian. Looks awesome!
Can you freeze this pie? If yes, how do you do that? Do you cook it first or leave it uncooked? Thanks!
Does this pie have to be flipped the same day it is baked? Can I bake it one day and flip it the next?
if you want to do that, I would cut a round piece of parchment paper for the bottom of the pie pan, so it will all come out once it’s cooled. Generally I don’t do that, because I flip it while it’s warm, and you can scrape out any that stick to the pan and put on top. But if the pie cools completely, it may be a lot harder to get it out. With the parchment on the bottom, it should come out then you just remove the parchment from the top of the pie.
Can this pie be frozen? If so, would you assemble and freeze before baking, or go ahead and bake, freeze, then thaw/warm?
thanks I just fixed it – they must have changed the url over the years 😉
I have been making the original pie for nearly 25 years and is most definitely a family favorite! I have also found if I put a piece of aluminum foil under the pie before baking, it helps with clean up in case of boil overs. I have also made it with stevia to help cut down on the sugar for my diabetic husband and didn’t notice a difference in taste. Did not care for it made with any of the other sugar free options, but the husband couldn’t tell the difference. I hope everyone enjoys the pie!
How do I get recipe
An awesome ingredient is to add chopped toffee candy to the pecans, and maybe some in the apples
a delicious added ingredient is to add chopped or crumbled toffee candy to the pecan mixture…maybe some mixed into the apples
the recipe states both margarine and butter. which are you using?
I’ve used both. I used to use margarine, but the last several years, I only use butter
Can pie filling be used to make this pie or do you need fresh apples?
I’ve never made it with pie filling. If you do, let us know how it turns out!
This is the BEST pie ever….We found it and my husband made it for our Thanksgiving dinner while I was at work, and it came out perfect. He was so proud. He made it again for Christmas…Last night I made it for our St. Patrick’s Day dinner….THIS is a keeper and we will make it often….Wouldn’t change a thing..
I have made this pie for years with raves from all who tasted it. For the bottom of the pie plate I use the butter cut into the brown sugar then press into the plate. Next I use pecan halves arranged in a circular pattern. I continue on with the recipe, baking till apples are translucent. I cool in the plate for 15 mind and the turn out onto a platter. It’s a beautiful presentation. The pie is loved by all ????
Just came across this recipe on my facebook feed. Made it this afternoon. It was AMAZING! Followed the directions exactly as written and had no problems with inverting it. I will definitely be making it again. Other than peeling and slicing the apples, this couldn’t be easier.Molly
IN CASE, there were any leftovers,????, what is the recommended storage method? Thanks!
This pie was so delicious. Followed the recipe exactly and everyone loved it. Thank you.
Thank-you for posting this! I had cut it out of a pillsbury pie crust box years ago. My family loves it. I am not by my recipes this year, so thought I would look on here. You saved the day!
This looks so yummy (( love apples )) will be making this very soon thankyou for the recipe
I made this today, using the apples we grow in our yard – they may be braeburn? (Not sure, I didn’t plant it!) Anyway, the pie turned out beautifully. I think the pastry was a bit under-cooked for it to hold its shape, so I might increase the temperature slightly next time (because there will definitely be a next time!) and try to crisp up the pastry a bit more. But an excellent flavour, the pecan layer is to-die-for-decadent. Lovely, thanks for posting this!.
Can this be made ahead? Or does it need to be made the same day as being served? I am for a day and a half before taking to a pot luck, will it serve okay? Or will it be mushy? A standard apple pie would keep, but I am concerned because this one will be sitting on its crust?
it’s probably best served the same day – I’ve never made it ahead of time really, other than the night before. Let us know how it turns out if you do!
Can anyone tell me if this recipe requires a deep dish pie pan?
I have this pie in the oven right now & somehow I had double the amount of apple that would fit in the pan. ??♀️
I just found this recipe for Upside-down Apple, Pecan pie,this pie recipe look so good can’t wait
to make one for my husband.Thank you for sharing.