Published: October 07, 2007 05:03 pm         

Tried 'n' True: Try this simple apple pie

This apple pie is so simple all you men can do this. Think how impressed everyone will be. Even those of you who don’t know how to cook can make desserts. If you have some frozen pies in the freezer and someone drops in, and you run out of time for a fancy dessert for your party, this is the one to have.

Awesome Caramel Apple Pie

1 high-quality, ready-made deep-dish apple pie with lots of apple filling

1 small jar caramel ice cream topping

1 cup chopped pecans

n Bake pie for 20 minutes according to package directions. Remove from oven and make (4 or 5) deep holes on the top. Fill each hole with a large spoonful of caramel topping. If you have any topping left (and you will) spread on top of pie. Sprinkle with chopped pecans on the topping. Return your pie to oven for approximately 20 minutes and bake until the topping bubbles and apples are tender.

Jackie Lindley is a great-grandmother and retired Clark County, Ill., farmer. Send comments and recipes to her at 20472 E. 500th Road, West Union, IL 62477.