APPLE PECAN TORTE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Unfold both pie crusts.
• Cut each crust in half.
• Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Prick several times with fork.
• Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
• Cool while preparing filling.
• In large microwave-safe bowl, combine apples sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla Mix well.
• Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes.
• Stir.
• Microwave an additional 3 to 6 minutes, or until apples are tender (stirring once halfway through cooking) Place 1/2 cup of frosting in a small microwave safe bowl; set aside.
• Add remaining frosting to apple mixture; stir until apples are coated.
• Place one crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet.
• Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (about 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of pecans Top with second crust half, pressing lightly.
• Repeat layers ending with fourth crust half.
• Cover loosely with foil.
• Bake at 450 for 8 minutes.
• Remove foil and bake an additional 1 or 2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Microwave reserved frosting on high for 20 to 30 seconds, or until melted.
• Pour over top of torte and spread to edges.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Cool 15 minutes.
• To serve, cut into wedges.
• If desired, serve with ice cream or whipped topping.