Caramel-Toffee-Apple Pie with Pecans

Name: Caramel-Toffee-Apple Pie with Pecans
Prep time: 55 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 6 medium apples (mixed varieties, such as 4 Gala, 2 Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced (about 6 cups); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 container (4 oz) snack-size cinnamon applesauce; Juice of 1/2 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons); 1/2 cup toffee caramel dip; 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 egg, beaten; 1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk; 2 tablespoons white decorator sugar crystals, if desired

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Prep 55 min
Total 3 hr 30 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 8

Caramel apple lovers will dig in to this tasty treat! A packaged crust adds to the ease of preparation.

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated December 22, 2009

Make With

Pillsbury Pie Crust

Ingredients

Filling

6 medium apples (mixed varieties, such as 4 Gala, 2 Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced (about 6 cups)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 container (4 oz) snack-size cinnamon applesauce
Juice of 1/2 medium lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
1/2 cup toffee caramel dip

Crust

1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 tablespoons half-and-half or milk
2 tablespoons white decorator sugar crystals, if desired

Steps

1

Heat oven to 400°F. Cover cookie sheet with foil; set aside. In 4-quart saucepan, cook all filling ingredients except toffee caramel dip over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and mixture develops "juice."
2

Unroll 1 crust; smooth crust with hands. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans on crust, leaving 1 1/2 inches around edge. Using rolling pin, press pecans into crust without them breaking through other side of crust. Run spatula under crust; place in ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate, pecan side up.
3

Spoon half of the filling mixture into crust. Spoon and spread caramel dip evenly over top. (Hint: Use 1 teaspoon to measure and another teaspoon to scrape dip out of spoon.)
4

Spoon other half of filling mixture on top. Unroll second crust; smooth crust with hands. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans on crust, leaving 1 1/2 inches around edge. Using rolling pin, press pecans into crust without them breaking through other side of crust. Place crust over top of filling, pecans side up. Seal edge and flute.
5

Stir together egg and half-and-half; lightly brush over entire crust, including fluted edge, brushing gently on areas that have pecans. Sprinkle evenly with sugar crystals. Cut 2 slits in top crust. Place pie on foil-covered cookie sheet.
6

Bake 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake 40 to 45 minutes longer or until juice begins to bubble through slits in crust and crust is golden brown. Cool 1 hour 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 390

Calories from Fat: 120

Total Fat: 14g; 21%

Saturated Fat: 4 1/2g; 22%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 35mg; 12%

Sodium: 220mg; 9%

Potassium: 180mg; 5%

Total Carbohydrate: 64g; 21%

Dietary Fiber: 3g; 11%

Sugars: 43g

Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 4%; 4%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 4%; 4%

Iron: 2%; 2%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;