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