Maple Cream-Apple Pie

This two-layer treat has a cream cheese-walnut filling on the bottom, and an apple-brown sugar topper. Both layers are flavored with maple syrup.

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Ingredients:

• --Crust--
• 2 cups flour
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 4-6 Tablespoons cold apple cider or juice
• --Maple Cream Filling--
• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• --Apple Topping--
• 4 cups sliced apples
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoons Minute tapioca
• Milk and sugar for glaze (if desired)

Method

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. For Crust: Place flour, shortening, salt, and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar in a small bowl. Cut shortening into flour until crumbly. Sprinkle with cider, then fluff with a fork until cider it is absorbed. Gather into two equal balls. On a floured surface, roll out each ball into a 12" circle. Line a pie tin with one of the crusts. Maple cream filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/4 cup maple syrup, the flour, and egg. Stir in walnuts. Spoon mixture into the pie crust, smoothing it evenly. Apple topping: Combine apples, remaining maple syrup and brown sugar, vanilla, cornstarch and tapioca. Spoon over the cream cheese mixture. Place remaining crust on top, flute edges, and cut vents. If desired, brush crust with milk and sprinkle with a little sugar for a nice glaze. Bake in a preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until crust is golden and juice is bubbly. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes: One of our local restaurants sponsored an apple pie contest, and this recipe won for me. It has a creamy maple and walnut layer on the bottom, and maple-flavored apples on top.

Number of servings: 8

Submitted By: wzj8xw
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