Pillsbury Canadian Baking Challenge

INGREDIENTS

Crust

• 1 pkg (425 g) Pillsbury* Refrigerated Pie Crusts

Filling

• 2/3 cup (150 mL) packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) flour
• 3 cups (750 mL) thinly sliced cooking apples
• 2 cups (500 mL) fresh or frozen (thawed) cranberries
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter or margarine

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place pie crust on ungreased baking sheet.

Mix brown sugar, flour, apples and the cranberries. Mound mixture on center of dough up to 3-inch (7.5 cm) from edge. Dot with butter. Fold edge of dough over apples.

Bake pie 20 minutes. Cover centre with 5-inch (12.5 cm) square of foil to prevent over browning. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown.

Makes: 8 servings

Kitchen Tip: Bake the crostata on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Once the crostata cools, it will be easy to slide onto a serving plate. Substitution: You can make an apple-only pie. Four medium cooking apples, thinly sliced, will yield 4 cups (1 L). Special Touch: Top with your favorite ice cream. Cinnamon or caramel ice cream would make a great flavour addition.