Maple Crunch Cream Pie

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ensuring the apples are evenly coated. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned apples and sauté until they are tender and slightly caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins To prepare the streusel topping, combine the rolled oats, flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a medium bowl. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drizzle the melted butter over the dry ingredients. Using a fork or your fingertips, mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, resembling granola. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spread the streusel topping evenly onto an ungreased baking sheet or jelly roll pan. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 25 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 8 minutes to ensure even browning, until the streusel is golden brown and crunchy. (25 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the streusel from the oven and transfer it to a bowl to cool completely. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins For the maple cream filling, in a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gradually beat in 1 cup of milk, followed by the instant vanilla pudding mix and maple extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the remaining 1/2 cup of milk and continue to beat until the filling is smooth and well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spread the maple cream filling evenly into the pre-baked and cooled pie crust. Refrigerate while the apples cool. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the sautéed apples have cooled, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a separate bowl, leaving any accumulated syrup in the skillet. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Arrange the cooled apples artfully over the maple cream filling in the pie crust. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Sprinkle the cooled streusel topping generously over the apples. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins Drizzle the reserved apple syrup over the streusel topping for added flavor and moisture. (1 minute)

Recipe View 2 hrs Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the maple cream filling to set and the flavors to meld together beautifully. (120 minutes)