Apple Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked pie shell
• 3 cups (750 mL) BC Tree Fruits apples, sliced
• 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) cinnamon
• 1/3 cup (80 mL) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 3 Tbsp (45 mL) butter, divided
• 4 oz (125g) light cream cheese
• 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) brown sugar
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped, toasted nuts (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (180° C).

2. 2

   Place apples in pie shell and sprinkle with cinnamon.

3. 3

   In mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of the butter until creamy.

4. 4

   Add cream cheese and vanilla and blend until smooth. Pour over apples.

5. 5

   Combine brown sugar, flour, remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter and nuts, if using. Sprinkle over pie and bake for 1 hour.