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Making these apple hand pies is surprisingly straightforward and uncomplicated. Plus, they taste awesome. Savoring these treats is an indulgent delight, as their tender, buttery layers yield to a crispy exterior and a sumptuous sweetness that teases the palate with every bite. After baking, lightly glaze the hand pies with melted butter, generously dusting with powdered sugar, followed by a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a dollop of remaining pie filling. Experience the unparalleled delight of combining pie filling with your dessert – a match made in culinary heaven that will leave you craving more. Enjoy your snack with a side of creamy indulgence? Whether savored slowly or devoured quickly, these treats remain irresistibly delicious.
Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]
Ingredients needed for Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]:
For the Apple Pie Filling:
- Three apples, peeled and diced.
- 1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Hand Pies:
For Serving:
- Sliced almonds
- A delightful dessert dilemma! Apple pie filling or vegan vanilla ice cream?
Baking Vegan Delights: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies
Crafting the Essential Apple Pie Filling:
- Combine sliced apples in a generous-sized bowl with a liberal amount of lemon juice, then reserve the mixture for subsequent use.
- Boil water in a pan.
- A blend of sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt is carefully combined in a bowl.
- Add fresh sliced apples to the pot, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for precisely one minute, allowing the natural sweetness of the fruit to meld with the spices and tea leaves.
- Combine the cornstarch mixture with water, whisking thoroughly, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Boil for precisely two minutes while maintaining a constant stirring motion.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the dish, and continue cooking for approximately 6-8 minutes or until the apples reach a tender consistency.
- Allow it to stand at room temperature for a half-hour before serving.
To Make the Hand Pies:
- Preheat oven to 355°F.
- Carefully roll out the dough to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/8 inch on a lightly floured work surface.
- Utilize a 5-inch round cookie cutter to fashion the dough into perfectly rounded shapes.
- As necessary, re-roll the dough. You need about 8-10 circles.
- Sprinkle a generous one-tablespoon serving of dried apple pie filling onto the centre of each dough circle.
- Fold the dough in half, using a gentle yet firm motion, and then secure the edges with a series of deliberate tines from a fork, ensuring a tight and even seal.
- Arrange hand pies neatly on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Using a sharp knife, delicately create several diagonal incisions on the surface of each pie crust.
- Gently sweep a pastry brush across the surfaces of the hand pies to impart a subtle sheen of melted vegan butter.
- Bake the pastry pies for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops achieve a lightly golden brown hue.
- Brush with an additional pat of rich butter, then dust with a pinch of sparkling sugar and toasted almonds for a sweet and satisfying finish.
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