Sweet Apple Hand Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.
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5 big honeycrisp apples, chopped and peeled.
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
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3/4 cup piloncillo or plain brown sugar.
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1/8 teaspoon of clove powder.
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3 cups of basic all-purpose flour.
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A pinch of kosher salt.
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1/2 cup plain white sugar.
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2 large eggs, whole.
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1 egg white, separated.
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1 cup butter, chilled and diced.
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2 tablespoons cold tap water.
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4 tablespoons raw turbinado sugar for sprinkling.
# Instructions:
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Cook apples, piloncillo, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, and cloves on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until softened.
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Mix flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and water in a food processor. Turn it into a ball and split into 16 small portions.
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Flatten each portion into 6-7 inch rounds, layer between parchment, and refrigerate for half an hour.
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Put about 2½ tablespoons of the filling in each disk. Seal the edges by folding them over.
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Cut small slits, brush tops with egg white, and sprinkle sugar. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes till they’re golden.
# Notes:
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The apple filling stays fresh in the fridge for up to 7 days.
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You can freeze the dough rounds for up to one month.
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Store-bought empanada wrappers are a handy alternative.