Apple Danish Pies

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups tart apples, chopped and peeled
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
• 1 (4 ounce) package refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

GLAZE

• 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 teaspoons 2% low-fat milk

Directions

1. 1

   In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg.

2. 2

   Add apples and juice; toss to coat.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

4. 4

   Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Separate crescent dough into four triangles.

6. 6

   On a lightly floured surface, roll two triangles into 5-in. circles.

7. 7

   Place each into an 8-oz. ramekin, pressing dough onto the bottom and 1/2 inches up the sides.

8. 8

   In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla.

9. 9

   Spread over dough in ramekins. Top with apple mixture.

10. 10

    Roll out remaining crescent dough into 4-in. circles; place over filling.

11. 11

    Cut slits in top.

12. 12

    Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

13. 13

    Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pies.

14. 14

    Serve warm.