Cinnamon-Apple Crostata

Name: Cinnamon-Apple Crostata
Ingredients: Crust; 1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (from 15-oz 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 2 tablespoons walnuts; Topping; whipped cream, if desired

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

Crust
1 pillsbury refrigerated pie crust, softened as directed on box (from 15-oz 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 2 tablespoons walnuts
Topping
whipped cream, if desired

Directions

1

Heat oven to 450°F
2

Remove pie crust from pouch; place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.
3

In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon.
4

Gently stir in apples.
5

Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edge.
6

Fold crust edge over filling to form 2-inch border, pleating crust as necessary.
7

Brush crust edge with water; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
8

Bake 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
9

Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture.
10

Bake 5 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender.
11

Serve with whipped cream.