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Cinnamon-Apple Crostata




Source of Recipe


Pillsbury


Recipe Introduction


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.
Prep Time: 20 Min
Total Time: 1 Hr 20 Min
Makes: 8 servings



List of Ingredients




Crust
1 Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crust (from 15-oz box), softened as directed on box

Filling
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 walnuts

Topping
Whipped cream, if desired

Recipe



1. Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crust from pouch; place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.

2. 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.

3. 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 INFORMATION:
1 Serving: Calories 280 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 14g (Saturated Fat 6g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 110mg; Total Carbohydrate 37g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 21g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 2%; Iron 2% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.