Upside-Down Apple Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   In 9-inch pie pan, combine pecans, brown sugar and margarine.
3. 3
   Spread evenly over bottom of pan. Prepare pie crust for 2 crust pie.
4. 4
   Place bottom crust over pecan mixture in pan.
5. 5
   In large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon.
6. 6
   Mix lightly.
7. 7
   Spoon into pie crust lined pan.
8. 8
   Top with second crust.
9. 9
   Cut slits in several places.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool pie upright in pan for 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Place serving plate over pie.
13. 13
    Invert.
14. 14
    (You may need to take a knife between pan and crust before inverting it.) Carefully remove pan. Some nuts may remain in pan.
15. 15
    Replace on pie with knife.
16. 16
    Cool before serving.