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Maple Apple Cream Pie

Maple Apple Cream Pie
We think this deliciously different dessert is a nice change from a traditional apple pie. Who can resist its tender apples smothered in a silky maple-flavored cream? This pie is definitely worth a try. -Christi Paulton, Phelps, Wisconsin
6-8 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + chilling Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 medium Golden Delicious apples (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into eighths
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
  • 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty
  • foil. Bake at 450° for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake 5 minutes
  • longer. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a skillet, melt butter. Add apples and brown sugar; cook and stir
  • until apples are tender and coated, 15-20 minutes. Cool to room
  • temperature. Spread evenly into shell.
  • In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and syrup until smooth; gradually
  • add milk. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and
  • bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the
© Taste of Home 2013

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Maple Apple Cream Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all
  • to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2
  • minutes longer. Remove from the heat; add vanilla. Cool to room
  • temperature without stirring. Pour over apples. Chill until set,
  • about 2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Gradually add
  • sugar and cinnamon; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with pie.
  • Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 421 calories, 19 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 187 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
Wine: Sweet White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a sweet white wine such as Moscato or a sweet Riesling.
© Taste of Home 2013