1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
1 (3 ounce) package instant Meringue
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
1 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can evaporated milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove foil from pie crust. Place 2 teaspoons Meringue on bottom of pie. Place 1/2 teaspoon sugar and 3/4 cup butter on bottom of pie. Spread apple pie spice over top. Place remaining tablespoon of Meringue over apple pie; sprinkle all over apple pie.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
(Optional) Cut the crust into squares; place meringue on top of pie. Cool for 5 minutes.
Remove foil and place meringue on pie. Bake for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. Garnish with optional orange slice.
To make the Meringue: In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, egg, apple pie spice and butter; mix well. Fold into caramel pie filling. Place remaining 2 teaspoons Meringue over pie; frost top of pie. Cover loosely with aluminum foil and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
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