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Apple Pie Cookies

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 19 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 19 mins
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Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 20
Description
Mini apple pie hand pies with a crisp crust and thickened, pre-cooked filling that never turns soggy.
Ingredients
    For the Filling
  • 3 medium (about 3 cups) apples, peeled and finely diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp cold water)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
    • For the Crust
  • 2 rounds, chilled pie crust (double crust, store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp coarse or turbinado sugar (for topping)
Instructions
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Stir the cornstarch into 1 tablespoon of cold water, add to the pan, and cook 1 to 2 more minutes until glossy and thickened.
  3. 3
    Spread the filling on a plate and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to cool completely.
    This step prevents soggy crust.
  4. 4
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), line two baking sheets with parchment, and cut the pie crust into 3-inch rounds.
  5. 5
    Spoon a small amount of cooled filling onto half the rounds, leaving a clear border.
  6. 6
    Top with a second round and crimp the edges firmly with a fork.
  7. 7
    Cut a small slit in the top of each, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. 8
    Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until deeply golden all over.
  9. 9
    Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before serving.
Keywords: apple pie cookies, apple pie cookie recipe, mini apple hand pies
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