French Apple Pie with Cream Cheese Topping recipe

1 servings

1/4 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

1 egg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

2 1/2 cups diced apple without peel

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons hot water

3 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Grease a 9-inch pie pan.

Combine 1/4 cup butter, white sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, flour, nuts, apples, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and hot water in the order given.

(Batter will be thick).

Pour into pie pan.

Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Serve with cream cheese frosting.

To make frosting: mix cream cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and sifted confectioners' sugar.

Beat until smooth.

Can serve hot or warm.

Also, can refrigerate and let cream cheese topping set up for a cold dessert.