Name: Apple Pie Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 1 h 19 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 3 medium (about 3 cups) apples, peeled and finely diced; 1/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp light brown sugar; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 rounds, chilled pie crust (double crust, store-bought or homemade); 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash); 1 tbsp coarse or turbinado sugar

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Apple Pie Cookies

Author: Baking Cakee Kitchen Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Medium Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 19 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 19 mins

Servings: 20

Description

Mini apple pie hand pies with a crisp crust and thickened, pre-cooked filling that never turns soggy.

Instructions

Combine the diced apples, sugars, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes until the apples soften and release their juice.
Stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of cold water, add to the pan, and cook 1 to 2 more minutes until glossy and thickened.
Spread the filling on a plate and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to cool completely.

This step prevents soggy crust.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), line two baking sheets with parchment, and cut the pie crust into 3-inch rounds.
Spoon a small amount of cooled filling onto half the rounds, leaving a clear border.
Top with a second round and crimp the edges firmly with a fork.
Cut a small slit in the top of each, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until deeply golden all over.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.

Apple Pie Cookies