Flaky Apple Torte

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 450.
2. 2
   Unfold both crusts; cut each crust in half.
3. 3
   Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets; prick several times with fork.
4. 4
   Bake at 450 for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
5. 5
   Cool while preparing filling.
6. 6
   In a large microwave safe bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla; mix well.
7. 7
   Cover; microwave on high for 3 minutes.
8. 8
   Stir; microwave for an additional 3 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring once half way through cooking.
9. 9
   Place 1/2 cup of the frosting in small microwave safe bowl; set aside.
10. 10
    Add remaining frosting to apple mixture; stir until apples are coated.
11. 11
    Place on crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (approx 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the pecans.
13. 13
    Top with 2nd crust half; pressing lightly.
14. 14
    Repeat layers ending with 4th crust half.
15. 15
    Cover loosely with foil.
16. 16
    Bake at 450 for 8 minutes.
17. 17
    Remove foil; bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
18. 18
    Microwave reserved frosting on high for 20 to 30 seconds or until melted.
19. 19
    Pour over top of torte; spread to edges.
20. 20
    Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans, cool 15 minutes.
21. 21
    To serve, cut into wedges.
22. 22
    If desired serve with ice cream or whipped topping.
23. 23
    This makes a huge torte -- even though it looks like only half!