Apple Danish Pies

(Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.)

1/3 cup sugar

1 tlb. plus 1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 cup chopped, peeled tart apples

1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice

1 tube (4 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2 tlb. confectioners' sugar

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

GLAZE:

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tsp. milk

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.  Add apples and juice; toss to coat.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened.  Remove from heat.

Separate crescent dough into four triangles.  On a lightly floured surface, roll two triangles into 5-in. circles. Place each into an 8-oz. ramekin, pressing dough into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides.

In a small miking bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla.  Spread over dough in ramekins.  Top with apple mixture.  Roll out remaining crescent dough into 4-in. circles; place over filling.  Cut slits in top.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.  Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over pies.  Serve warm.

Yield:  2 servings.