Pie...Pie...Pie!!

GLAZED APPLE CREAM PIE

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. + 1 Tbsp. milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. + 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tart apples - peeled, cored & sliced
• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 (15 oz.) pkg. pastry for double-crust pie.
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup cream & 1/4 cup butter. Heat until butter is melted, stirring occasionally.
   
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch, 2 Tbsp. milk and 1 tsp. vanilla. Stir into saucepan. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine the apples, flour and cinnamon. Mix well.
4. Line a 9 inch pie pan with pie dough. Pour thickened filling mixture into pastry-lined pan. Arrange apple mixture evenly over filling. Top with second crust, seal and flute edges (or get fancy with a lattice top). Cut slits in top crust.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 min.
6. In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar, 1 Tbsp. milk, 1/4 tsp. milk, 1/4 tsp. vanilla, and 1 Tbsp. softened butter. Blend until smooth. Pour evenly over warm pie.
7. Refrigerate for AT LEAST 90 min before serving...longer is better.