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Southern Ambrosia Apple Pie

Whether you're a fan of traditional apple pie or seeking a unique dessert experience, this Pie is sure to please your palate and leave you craving more.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes
Bake + Cooling 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Pie
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pastry shell 11” deep dishbaked
  • 1/2 Cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cup apple juice
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 5 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Pecan Cream Topping:

  • 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut toasted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups whipped heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • Whole pecans toasted, optional

Instructions
 

  • Line pastry shell pie weights and bake at 425F for 18 minutes.Cool pastry shell.
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, apple juice, butter, cornstarch and salt; bring to a boil. Stir in apples and lemon juice; cook and stir over low heat until apples are crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Pour into pastry shell.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg, milk, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until mixture is set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4-5 hours
  • After pie has chilled for 2 hours beat the heavy cream with 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in pecans, toasted coconut and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over pie. Garnish with pecans if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours.

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Keyword Apple, Dessert, Pie