Apple Pecan Cheese Pie
Special thanks to: AM, Beulaville, NC Servings: 1 Directions: 4 large Eggs 2 cups Cottage Cheese 2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour 2 tlbsp grated Orange Peel 1/4 tsp ground Nutmeg 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped (such as Granny Smith) 1 cup Surratt Farms PECANS - toasted & chopped 1 unbaked Pie Shell Beat together eggs and cottage cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed. Add vanilla, maple syrup, flour, grated orange peel, and nutmeg. Blend until well mixed. Stir in chopped apples and chopped pecans. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell. Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour or until the top is browned. Special Notes: This pie combines the best of both worlds, apples & pecans. It is wonderful served warm with a dollop of whipped cream. The cottage cheese adds a creamy consistency to this unique "comfort food" dessert