CINNAMON-APPLE CROSTATA

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This European-style tart is easily shaped on a cookie sheet and has an extra-cinnamony aroma while it bakes. Enjoy it warm from the oven. From the pillsbury website.

Provided by Loves2Teach

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (from 15-oz box)
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups thinly sliced peeled cooking apples (4 medium)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons chopped pecans or 2 tablespoons walnuts
whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F
  • Remove pie crust from pouch; place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon.
  • Gently stir in apples.
  • Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edge.
  • Fold crust edge over filling to form 2-inch border, pleating crust as necessary.
  • Brush crust edge with water; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  • Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture.
  • Bake 5 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
  • Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 20.5, Protein 1.8

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