Apple pie pops
Ingredients
Method
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Need Lollipop sticks
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Instructions for crust
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Combine the flour, sugar, and salt to a food processor bowl.
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Mix using the pulse setting.
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Add butter and shortening and pulse about 10 -12 times until the texture is changed to small pebbles.
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Add ¾ of the ice water and pulse a few more times until the dough takes the shape of a ball.
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Add more water as needed.
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Don't overmix.
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Don't worry if the dough isn't completely blended.
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You will use your rolling pin to finish creating the crust.
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Place dough ball onto the counter and flatten into a flat disc.
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Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
60:00 - 13
Instructions for pie filling
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Heat butter over medium heat, until just golden brown
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Add brown sugar, spices, salt and lemon juice.
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Stir to combine ingredients
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Add diced apples and stir.
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Allow apples to cook for about 5-7 minutes, over medium heat
07:00 - 19
Remove from heat and let the apple mixture cool.
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You can place apples in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
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Mix egg and water for an egg wash.
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Roll out pie dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
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Cut out rounds of 2 ½ to 3 inches and place them on parchment paper.
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You will need to roll out the extra dough left over scraps from cutting.
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In half of the rounds, cut out shapes or holes for ventilation purposes
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On the other half of the rounds, gently press one lollipop stick about halfway up each round.
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Place one tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each round.
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Place each round on top of apples seal the edges.
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Brush each pie pop with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
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Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
20:00 - 31
Enjoy!
Source: original recipe