Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients

• Dough for single-crust pie
• 7 cups sliced peeled tart apples (about 6 medium)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup caramel topping, room temperature
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• STREUSEL TOPPING:
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans
• Whipped cream, optional