Ingredients

1

                        crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box

1/2

cup sugar

4

teaspoons cornstarch

2

teaspoons ground cinnamon

4

cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples (4 medium)

1

teaspoon sugar

2

tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts

Whipped cream, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 450°F. Remove pie crust from pouch; place flat on ungreased cookie sheet.

In medium bowl, mix 1/2 cup sugar, the cornstarch and cinnamon. Gently stir in apples. Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edge. Fold crust edge over filling to form 2-inch border, pleating crust as necessary. Brush crust edge with water; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.

Bake 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture. Bake 5 to 15 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream.