Cinnamon-Apple Crostata
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
INGREDIENTS:
Crust
1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, 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
DIRECTIONS:
* Heat oven to 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.
Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)
* Calories 210
o (Calories from Fat 70),
* Total Fat 7g
o (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g,
o Trans Fat 0g),
* Cholesterol 0mg;
* Sodium 130mg;
* Total Carbohydrate 34g
o (Dietary Fiber 1g,
o Sugars 19g),
* Protein 1g;
Exchanges:
* 1/2 Starch;
* 1/2 Fruit;
* 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
* 0 Skim Milk;
* 0 Low-Fat Milk;
* 0 Milk;
* 0 Vegetable;
* 0 Very Lean Meat;
* 0 Lean Meat;
* 0 High-Fat Meat;
* 1 1/2 Fat;
# Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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