Cinnamon-Apple Crostata

Cinnamon-Apple Crostata

Crust:
 

1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts (softened as directed) or see Note below

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

Directions: 

Preheat oven 450°F

• Remove pie crust from pouch; place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.

• 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. 
• 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.

Note: To make your own pastry, go to: http://edyeinnewfoundland.blogspot.ca/2013/08/basic-pastry-dough.html

Enjoy...