PINEAPPLE GLAZED APPLE PIE

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I have had this recipe for years.I have changed the type of apples and made one crust and topped with cool whip instead of whipped cream. Arrange the apples in a circle, it shows through the glaze and place the cool whip in the center.

Provided by Montana Heart Song

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, wedges or 7 cups tart apples
3/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pie crust, baked, cooled
whipped cream or Cool Whip

Steps:

  • In large pot add 1 1/4 cup pineapple juice and sugar. Bring to a low boil, add apples.
  • Simmer about 4 minutes, apples should be tender but not soft.
  • With slotted spoon take out apples and drain in colandar, have a dish underneath to catch liquid.
  • In small bowl, add 1/4 cup pineapple juice and cornstarch. Stir to dissolve.
  • Add to hot pineapple mixture, stirring until thickened. Turn the heat down when thickening. Should be clear and not milky.
  • Take off the heat. Stir in margarine vanilla and salt. Cool about 30 minutes, do not stir. Take any juice drippings from apples and stir into mixture.
  • Pour half of the mixture in the pie shell covering bottom.
  • Arrange apples in the circle around the shell. Spoon other half over the applies, smooth with the back of a spoon. Chill.Before serving top with whipped cream or cool whip in the center.
  • Optional Serving: Place 8 slices of Kiwi fruit on top of pie for 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 193.6, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 36.7, Protein 1.2

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