Apple Praline Pie

Everyone's sure to want seconds of this prizewinning pie!

"I've won a couple of first-place prizes at our county fair with this pie! See if it becomes a prizewinner at your house, too."
-- Bev H., Londonderry, Ohio

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes

You Will Need
7 cups thinly sliced peeled baking apples
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
3 tablespoons apple cider
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Praline Topping
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light cream
2 tablespoons apple cider
1/2 cup chopped pecans

What to Do
1. In a bowl, mix apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Line pie plate with bottom crust; brush well with apple cider.

2. Add apple mixture; pour any remaining cider over all. Drizzle with butter. Top with second crust; flute edges to seal. Cut slits in top. Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, for topping, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add brown sugar, cream and cider; slowly bring to a full rolling boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and stir in pecans.

4. Remove pie from oven and place on a baking sheet; pour topping over pie. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until topping bubbles. Cool at least 1 hour before serving.

Serves 8

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