Maple-Cream Apple Pie

Name: Maple-Cream Apple Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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

“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.” —Sue A. Smith, Norwark, Connecticut

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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 469 calories, 27g fat (16g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Maple Crunch Cream Pie in Taste of Home October/November 2006

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JMeatty

Dec 1, 2013

A hit from day one
magic4me

Aug 4, 2013

This is my favorite pie. I make it when ever I need to bring a dessert or when company comes and I have enough apples. I'm making 2 tonight again! Everyone Loves it and askes for the recipe . I'd give it 6 stars if I could. Thank you
mecdunn

Oct 17, 2011

The recipe sounded delicious, so I had high hopes. But the maple filling was overbearing and there was too much of it. My family did not like it so I won't be making it again.
jnchicks

Oct 12, 2009

I made this pie 3 years ago and it is my favorite apple pie! I'm making two and taking them in for a work pitch in and will be taking several copies of the recipe!