MAPLE-CREAM APPLE PIE

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"A rich, maple cream filling topped with cinnamony apples and a crunchy streusel topping" is how field editor Sue Smith of Norwalk, Connecticut describes her heavenly holiday pie. "I've also layered the maple cream and streusel from this recipe in parfait glasses for a quick, elegant dessert." -Sue A. Smith, Norwark, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon maple extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss apples, sugar and cinnamon. In a large skillet, cook apple mixture in butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender; cool. Spoon into pastry shell; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Gradually beat into cream cheese. Stir in extract. Spoon over apple layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until set. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until crisp and golden brown, stirring three or four times. Cool. Just before serving, sprinkle topping over pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 calories, Fat 27g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.