Cinnamon Apple Crostata

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This European-style tart is easily shaped on a cookie sheet and has an extra-cinnamony aroma while it bakes. Enjoy it warm from the oven.

Ingredients

Crust:
1 Pillsbury® Refrigerated Pie Crust (from 15-oz. pkg.)
Filling:
1/2 C. sugar
4 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. cinnamon
4 C. (4 medium) thinly sliced peeled apples
1 tsp. sugar
2 Tbs. chopped pecans or walnuts
Whipped cream, if desired

Directions

Heat oven to 450°F. Bring pie crust to room temperature as directed on package. Unfold crust; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Press out fold lines. In medium bowl, combine 1/2 C. sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; mix well. Add apples; toss gently. Spoon apple mixture onto center of crust, spreading to within 2 inches of edges. Fold crust edges over filling to form 2-inch border; flute. Brush crust edge with water; sprinkle with 1 tsp. sugar. Bake at 450F for 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Sprinkle pecans over apple mixture. Bake an additional 5 to 15 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve with whipped cream.