A crunchy pecan streusel apple pie with a layer of caramel in the crust.
This is my all time favorite apple pie recipe. I love the crunch of the pecans, and the flavor that the caramel adds! I'm also partial to the streusel topping! Top with vanilla ice cream and you've got a delicious dessert!
Preheat oven to 350º.
In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and vanilla.
Combine the pecans, sugars, cinnamon and cornstarch; add to apple mixture and toss to coat.
Pour (2 - 3 tablespoons) caramel topping over the bottom of pastry shell - enough to coat the bottom of the shell. Top with apple mixture (shell will be full). Drizzle with butter.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, pecans and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix with hands. Sprinkle over filling.
Bake at 350º for 50 - 60 minutes or until filling bubbly and topping is browned.
Immediately drizzle with 3 - 4 tablespoons caramel topping. Cool on a wire rack.
