APPLE PECAN TORTE

Apple Pecan Torte image

Provided by Molly53

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 refrigerated pie crusts, singles softened
3 medium granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (15 ounce) can coconut pecan frosting
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450.
Unfold both pie crusts.
Cut each crust in half.
Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets.
Prick several times with fork.
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
Cool while preparing filling.
In large microwave-safe bowl, combine apples sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla Mix well.
Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Stir.
Microwave an additional 3 to 6 minutes, or until apples are tender (stirring once halfway through cooking) Place 1/2 cup of frosting in a small microwave safe bowl; set aside.
Add remaining frosting to apple mixture; stir until apples are coated.
Place one crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet.
Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (about 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pecans Top with second crust half, pressing lightly.
Repeat layers ending with fourth crust half.
Cover loosely with foil.
Bake at 450 for 8 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 1 or 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Microwave reserved frosting on high for 20 to 30 seconds, or until melted.
Pour over top of torte and spread to edges.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
Cool 15 minutes.
To serve, cut into wedges.
If desired, serve with ice cream or whipped topping.