Apple-Pear Praline Pie

Apple-Pear Praline Pie
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This state fair pie contest entry adds a surprise toffee crunch to a pie filled with fresh apples and pears!

Prep Time:
30 Min
Total Time:
3 Hr
Makes:
8 servings
State Fair Winner
George Yates
DallasTX
State Fair Pie Competition - 2008
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INGREDIENTS
6cups thinly sliced peeled Granny Smith apples
3cups thinly sliced peeled pears
3/4cup granulated sugar
1/4cup all-purpose flour
1/4cup ground cinnamon
1/4teaspoon salt
1box (15 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
1tablespoon all-purpose flour
2tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2cups (1 bag - 8 oz) almond brickle or toffee bits
1/2cup butter or margarine
1cup packed brown sugar
1/4cup half-and-half
1cup chopped pecans
DIRECTIONS
1.Heat oven to 350°F.
2.In large bowl, gently toss apples, pears, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, the cinnamon and salt. Let stand 15 minutes. Place 1 pie crust in ungreased 9-inch deep-dish glass pie plate; sprinkle lightly with 1 tablespoon flour. Spoon apple mixture into pastry-lined pie plate; dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the almond brickle. Top with second pie crust. Flute edges as desired. Cut slits in several places in top crust to allow steam to escape.
3.Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until golden brown; remove pie from oven. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and half-and-half. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in pecans. Spread sauce over top of hot pie; sprinkle with remaining almond brickle. Cool 2 hours before serving.