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Flaky Apple Pecan Torte

List of Ingredients




grand-prize winner of Pillsbury's first Kids' Bake-off Contest.

Flaky Apple Pecan Torte
Serves 8.

1 (15-oz.) pkg. refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed
3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 1/2 c.)
3 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. vanilla
1 (15-oz.) can coconut pecan frosting
1 c. chopped pecans



Recipe



Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Unfold both crusts; cut each crust in half.
Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets; prick several times with fork. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool while preparing filling.

In large microwave-safe bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla; mix well. Cover; microwave on High for 3 minutes. Stir; microwave an additional 3 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring once halfway through cooking.

Place 1/2 cup of the frosting in small microwave-safe bowl; set aside. Add remaining frosting to apple mixture; stir until apples are coated.

Place one crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet. Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (about 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the pecans. Top with second crust half, pressing lightly. Repeat layers ending with fourth crust half. Cover loosely with foil.

Bake for 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.

Microwave reserved frosting on High for 20 to 30 seconds or until melted.
Pour over torte; spread to edges. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Cool 15 minutes. To serve, cut into wedges. If desired, serve with ice cream or whipped topping.