Ingredients

  • 15 ounces pie shell (9 inch) refrigerated
  • 6 each apples, granny smith peeled, cored, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 13 cup corn syrup, light divided
  • 3 tablespoons corn syrup, light divided
  • 1/4 cup butter melted, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter , divided
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose divided
  • 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar firmly packed, light
  • 13 cup pecans chopped

Method

  • Fit 1 piecrust into a 9-inch pie plate according to package directions.
  • Arrange apple slices in piecrust, and sprinkle with lemon rind.
  • Set aside.
  • Combine 13 cup corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, and apple pie spice.
  • Pour over apple slices.
  • Combine remaining 3 tablespoons corn syrup, remaining 3 tablespoons butter, remaining 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and pecans.
  • Spoon 13 cup mixture over apple slices.
  • Unfold remaining piecrust.
  • Cut 2 to 3 desired shapes from center, using a cookie cutter.
  • Reserve cutouts.
  • Place piecrust over filling; fold edges under, and crimp.
  • Brush cutouts with water, and attach to top of pie.
  • Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 25 minutes; remove from oven, and dollop with remaining brown sugar mixture.
  • Reduce heat to 350F (180C) F, and bake 10 more minutes.
  • Cool completely.