Sweet Autumn Delights: Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies for a Vegan Fall Feast.

Crafting the Essential Apple Pie Filling:

1. Combine sliced apples in a generous-sized bowl with a liberal amount of lemon juice, then reserve the mixture for subsequent use.
2. Boil water in a pan.
3. A blend of sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt is carefully combined in a bowl.
4. 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.
5. Combine the cornstarch mixture with water, whisking thoroughly, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
6. Boil for precisely two minutes while maintaining a constant stirring motion.
7. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the dish, and continue cooking for approximately 6-8 minutes or until the apples reach a tender consistency.
8. Allow it to stand at room temperature for a half-hour before serving.

To Make the Hand Pies:

1. Preheat oven to 355°F.
2. Carefully roll out the dough to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/8 inch on a lightly floured work surface.
3. Utilize a 5-inch round cookie cutter to fashion the dough into perfectly rounded shapes.
4. As necessary, re-roll the dough. You need about 8-10 circles.
5. Sprinkle a generous one-tablespoon serving of dried apple pie filling onto the centre of each dough circle.
6. 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.
7. Arrange hand pies neatly on a parchment-lined baking tray.
8. Using a sharp knife, delicately create several diagonal incisions on the surface of each pie crust.
9. Gently sweep a pastry brush across the surfaces of the hand pies to impart a subtle sheen of melted vegan butter.
10. Bake the pastry pies for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops achieve a lightly golden brown hue.
11. 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.