Directions

• STEP ONE

  Preheat the oven to 350˚F.

• STEP TWO

  Butter a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper.  Place the softened butter in the bowl of a standing mixer.

• STEP THREE

  Add the La Fe brown sugar and beat until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until mixed. Add the vanilla and mix briefly.

• STEP FOUR

  In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

• STEP FIVE

  Add the dry ingredients to the butter/egg mixture and beat until just mixed.

• STEP SIX

  Press the dough into the prepared springform pan, pressing it evenly along the bottom and up the sides of the pan. Prick the bottom with a fork in several places.

• STEP SEVEN

  Chill in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes.

• STEP EIGHT

  Bake the crust for 15 minutes.

• STEP NINE

  While the crust is pre-baking, prepare the crumb topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, white and La Fe brown sugars, and salt. (add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon if desired). Slowly add the melted butter while stirring with a fork, until mixture breaks up into even crumbs. Spread the La Fe fruit pulp and applesauce filling over the pre-baked base. Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the fruit.

• STEP TEN

  Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until crumb topping is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before releasing the pan. Dust with powdered sugar before serving. Serve and enjoy!