If you think the best gifts of the holiday season come right from your cozy kitchen, we've got some great recipes you'll want to check out. Muffins, pies, tarts...you just know that every sweet treat you bake for a good friend, neighbor, or church bake sale is savored and appreciated.
Take a peek at all of these baked goodies. We'll bet you find at least one that's sure to please!
Upside-Down Apple-Pecan Pie
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We think this combination pecan pie and apple pie is simply outstanding. Bake it in a pretty pie plate that is part of the gift as well! Look below for the complete recipe, from 101 Blue-Ribbon Desserts cookbook.
Upside-Down Apple-Pecan Pie
1/2 c. butter, softened
1-1/2 c. pecan halves
1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2 9-inch pie crusts, unbaked
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. lemon juice
1 t. vanilla extract
3 T. all-purpose flour
1 T. apple pie spice
1-1/8 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
3 c. Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 c. Swiss Gourmet apples, peeled, cored and sliced
Spread butter in the bottom and up the sides of a 9" deep-dish pie plate. Arrange pecans over butter, flat-side up, to cover pie plate. Sprinkle brown sugar over pecans. Place one crust on top; press into pie plate. In a large bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, flour and spices; mix well. Add apples; toss until coated. Spoon apple mixture evenly into crust. Add remaining crust. Fold over edges and crimp together; pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until bubbling stops. While pie is still hot, invert a plate over pie and flip pie over onto plate. Pecans are now on top. Serve warm. Serves 8.
