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Maple-Cream Apple Pie

“A rich, maple cream filling topped with cinnamony apples and a crunchy streusel topping” is how field editor Sue Smith of Norwalk, Connecticut describes her heavenly holiday pie. “I’ve also layered the maple cream and streusel from this recipe in parfait glasses for a quick, elegant dessert.”

6-8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon maple extract
TOPPING:
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, toss apples, sugar and cinnamon. In a large skillet,
cook apple mixture in butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender;
cool. Spoon into pastry shell; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. In another bowl,
whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or
until soft-set. Gradually beat into cream cheese. Stir in extract.
Spoon over apple layer. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until

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Maple-Cream Apple Pie (continued)

Directions (continued)

set.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients. Spread onto
an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or
until crisp and golden brown, stirring three or four times. Cool.
Just before serving, sprinkle topping over pie. Yield: 6-8
servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 469 calories, 27 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 463 mg sodium, 52 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.