Southern Ambrosia Apple Pie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This apple pie has the a la mode taste built in. Don't be intimidated by the number of ingredients. It goes together easily. I have eaten it without the topping and it's really great that way too. Ingredients:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup apple juice |
2 tbsp butter or margarine |
2 tbsp cornstarch |
1/4 tsp salt |
4 cups peeled, thinly sliced apples |
t tsp lemon juice. |
1 pastry shell, baked |
1 egg |
2/3 cup evaporated milk |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup flaked coconut |
2 tsp vanilla |
1 tsp cinnamon |
pecan cream topping |
1 8oz pkg cream cheese |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tsp vanilla |
3/4 cups chopped pecans |
1 8 oz cool whip or whipped cream |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan over medium heat bring brown sugar, apple joice, butter, salt and cornstarch to a boil. 2. Stir in apples and lemon juice; cook & stir over low heat until apples are crisp tender, 5-8 mins. 3. Pour into pastry shell which has been lightly baked. 4. In a small bowl beat egg, milk, sugar, coconut, vanilla and cinnamon; mix well. 5. Pour over apple mixture. 6. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. 7. Cool on wire rack. 8. For the topping, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl. 9. Stir in vanilla and pecans. 10. Fold in Cool Whip. 11. Spread over the pie. 12. Chill. |
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