MASCARPONE APPLE PIE

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With a granola crust and mascarpone cheese topping, this is not your ordinary apple pie. A cool, creamy slice is the perfect ending to a holiday meal (or any other meal!). I actually use homemade granola instead of crushed granola bars :-)

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups crushed oat and honey granola bars
1 cup unsweetened coconut
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
7 large cooking apples, peeled and sliced
8 ounces mascarpone cheese (or substitute softened cream cheese)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Amaretto or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine all crust ingredients and press on bottom and sides of greased 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake crust 10 minutes at 350 degrees, and cool on rack.
  • For filling, melt 2 T butter over medium heat in large skillet; stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
  • Stir in apples and cook uncovered over medium heat for 25 minutes (or until apples are very tender), stirring occasionally.
  • When finished cooking apple mixture, cool 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cheese, sugar, and amaretto with electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds, until light and fluffy.
  • In separate bowl beat whipping cream until soft peaks form, and beat into cheese mixture on low speed until combined.
  • Alternate layers of apple and cheese mixtures in crust, making four layers and ending with the cheese mixture.
  • Cover loosely and chill at least 4 hours/up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 22.9, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 72.3, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 32.7, Protein 2.5

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