Old Fashioned Apple Cream Pie  | 
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                    A rich custard-like filling. The combined flavor of apples and cream cheese is mouthwatering. Strawberry jelly may be used in place of apricot preserves. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked  |  
                                                4 cups thinly sliced apples  |  
                                                2 tablespoons white sugar  |  
                                                2 tablespoons lemon juice  |  
                                                1/4 cup butter  |  
                                                1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened  |  
                                                1 1/2 cups milk  |  
                                                1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix  |  
                                                1 teaspoon lemon zest  |  
                                                1/4 cup apricot preserves  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Place sliced apples in a large bowl and toss with sugar and lemon juice. Melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples to skillet and saute until tender. Allow to cool. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in 1 cup milk, pudding mix, and lemon rind. Add remaining 1/2 cup milk, and beat until smooth. Spread mixture into pastry shell. Arrange apples over cream cheese layer. 3. In a small saucepan, heat preserves until runny. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat apples. Refrigerate pie for at least 1 hour before serving.                              | 
                         
                         
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