How to Make Mini Apple Snack Pies

These mini apple snack pies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 egg, beaten
• coarse sugar, for sprinkling

Preparation:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in chilled butter until mixture is crumbly.
2. Slowly add cold water and mix until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until smooth. Divide the dough in half and wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture is thick and bubbly, about 10 minutes. Mix in cornstarch and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one of the chilled dough halves to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough. Repeat with the other dough half.
6. Place half of the circles on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a small amount of the apple mixture onto the center of each circle, leaving a small border around the edge.
7. Brush the beaten egg around the border of each circle. Place a second circle of dough on top of each one and press the edges together with a fork to seal.
8. Brush the top of each pie with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pies are golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.