Sweet Apple Hand Pies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5 peeled honeycrisp apples, chopped into chunks.
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3/4 cup of piloncillo, or swap in brown sugar if needed.
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1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice.
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon powder.
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1/8 teaspoon of cloves spice.
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3 cups regular flour.
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1/2 cup white sugar.
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1 small pinch of kosher salt.
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1 cup chilled butter, cubed.
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2 big eggs.
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2 tablespoons icy water.
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1 egg white, for brushing.
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4 tablespoons raw turbinado sugar.
# Instructions:
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Mix apples, piloncillo, vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cloves in a pan. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes until softened.
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Blend flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, and water until it turns into dough. Shape into a ball, then split into 16 equal parts.
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Roll out each piece into 6-7 inch circles. Stack them with parchment between and refrigerate for half an hour.
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Spoon 2½ tablespoons of the filling onto every circle. Fold over and press edges to seal tight.
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Cut small openings in the tops, brush with egg white, then sprinkle sugar. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
# Notes:
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Filling stays good in the fridge for up to a week.
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Freeze the dough circles and store them for a month.
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You can opt for pre-made empanada dough from the store.