Praline Apple Cream Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Prepare pie crust according to package directions for unfilled one-crust pie using 9-inch pie pan.
3. 3
   (Refrigerate remaining pie crust for later use.)
4. 4
   Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until very light golden brown.
5. 5
   Remove from oven.
6. 6
   Cool completely.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
8. 8
   Combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon in a small saucepan and blend well.
9. 9
   Add the apple slices, toss lightly to coat.
10. 10
    Cover and cook over medium heat about 20 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
11. 11
    Spoon the mixture evenly into the cooled, baked crust.
12. 12
    To make the topping, combine 1/2 cup sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch and salt in a medium-size saucepan; blend well.
13. 13
    Gradually stir in half-and-half.
14. 14
    Add margarine.
15. 15
    Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
16. 16
    Stir in vanilla.
17. 17
    Carfully pour topping over apple filling.
18. 18
    Arrange pecan halves over topping.
19. 19
    Sprinkle with nutmeg.
20. 20
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until filling has puffed areas and crust is golden brown.
21. 21
    Cool completely.
22. 22
    Store in refrigerator.