UPSIDE DOWN APPLE PIE

Upside Down Apple Pie

3 1/2 cups sliced, peeled Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 package ready-made pie crust (2 crusts)
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Mix apples, flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl, stirring to coat.

Place softened butter and pecans in a 9-inch pie plate. Sprinkle brown sugar over pecans and press. Place pie crust over pecan/brown sugar mixture. Spoon apple mixture over crust. Place second crust on top of pie.

Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. To serve, slice the pie and flip a slice over onto a dessert plate.

Makes 8 servings.