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Heat oven to 450.
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Unfold both crusts; cut each crust in half.
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Place crust halves on ungreased cookie sheets; prick several times with fork.
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Bake at 450 for 6 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown.
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Cool while preparing filling.
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In a large microwave safe bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, butter and vanilla; mix well.
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Cover; microwave on high for 3 minutes.
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Stir; microwave for an additional 3 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring once half way through cooking.
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Place 1/2 cup of the frosting in 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 on crust half in center of ungreased cookie sheet.
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Spread with 1/3 of apple mixture (approx 1 cup); sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the pecans.
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Top with 2nd crust half; pressing lightly.
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Repeat layers ending with 4th 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; bake an additional 1 to 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; spread to edges.
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Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans, 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.
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This makes a huge torte -- even though it looks like only half!
