POPOVER APPLE PIE

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This is a family favorite that's perfect for cozy winter nights. The golden brown crust bakes in the oven, and the apple and cranberry filling cookings in the microwave, then is spooned into the crust. -Beki Kosydar-Krantz of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
3/4 cup 1% milk
1 cup cold orange juice
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
6 large peeled tart apples, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Combine the eggs, egg whites and milk; whisk into the dry ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 10-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. , Bake at 450° for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° (do not open oven door). Bake until deep golden brown, 10-15 minutes (do not underbake)., In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk the orange juice, pudding mix and apple pie spice. Stir in apples and cranberries. Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir. Cover and cook until apples are tender, 5-7 minutes longer, stirring every 2 minutes. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes. , Spoon hot apple mixture into crust. Sprinkle with walnuts. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.