6apples, peeled and thinly sliced (about 6 cups)(Northern Spy recommended)
2teaspoonslemon juice
¾cupgranulated sugar
¼cupall-purpose flour
1teaspooncinnamon
⅛teaspoon salt
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
2tablespoonsbutter
Topping
¼cupbutter
½cupbrown sugar, firmly packed
2tablespoonshalf-and-half
½cuppecans, finely chopped
Instructions
Pie
Let the pie crust warm up for 10-15 minutes. Roll it into a larger circle, if necessary, to fit the pie dish. Then, place a crust in the dish.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Peel the apples, thinly slice them, and put them into a large mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla.
Pour the apples into the baking dish and spread them evenly over the crust. Cut the butter into pieces and scatter over the filling.
Add the top crust and flute the edges. Cut slits in the top of the crust.
Bake for 50-55 minutes. If necessary, to prevent over-browning, place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top of the crust during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
Topping
Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the sugar and half-and-half and bring to a boil. Remove the topping from the heat and stir in the pecans.
Pour the topping over the pie. Use a spoon to spread it evenly. Return the pie to the oven and cook for 5 minutes or until the topping is bubbly. Cool before serving.
Notes
Half-and-Half
Half-and-half is a mixture comprised of 1/2 whole milk and 1/2 cream.