---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05 Title: Apple-Praline Pie Categories: Fruits, Pies Yield: 10 Servings 1 Double pie crust (9") Filling: 6 c Apples; peeled & sliced thin 3/4 c Sugar 1/4 c Flour 1 ts Cinnamon 1/4 ts Salt 2 tb Butter Topping: 1/4 c Butter 1/2 c Brown sugar; packed firmly 2 tb Half-and-half 1/2 c Pecans; chopped Prepare pie crusts for a 2-crust pie. Heat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt; toss lightly. Spoon into crust lined pan. Dot with butter. Top with second crust and flute the edges; cut slits in several places. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Remove from oven. Topping: In a small saucepan melt the butter, stir in brown sugar and half-and-half. Slowly bring to a boil; remove from heat. Stir in pecans. Spread over the top of the pie. Place pie obn a baking sheet and return to 350°F oven; bake an additional 5 minutes or until topping bubbles. Cool at least 1 hour before serving. -----