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MINI HEART-SHAPED APPLE PIE RECIPE

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 5 granny smith apples honeycrisp work well also
  • 1 homemade or store-bought pie crust (I swear by Sally's Baking Addiction's Pie Crust recipe)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 cup honey or sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon of milk
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 large egg
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter (the one I used was about 4 inches)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°.  In a cup, mix the cornstarch and warm water together until smooth, creamy, and the cornstarch has dissolved. Set aside.
  • Peel, core and dice the apples. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the apple pieces, cornstarch/water mixture, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, and honey. Stir constantly for 5 minutes. Switch to low heat and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
  • On a floured work surface, roll out the pie dough. Turn the dough about a quarter turn after every few rolls until you have a circle 10-11 inches in diameter.
  • Use the cookie cutter to press out hearts.  Keep reforming remaining dough until it is all used. I was able to make 16 hearts.
  • Place the heart-shaped dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, four at a time.  Spoon the apple filling into the center of the dough, careful not to use too much.
  • Use the rolling pin to flatten the top dough just a little before you place it, so that it can fit over the apple filling and meet with the edge of the bottom dough.
  • Use a fork to gentle press the edges down to seal the pie.  Dip your fork in flour a few times so it does not stick to the dough.
  • Use the tip of a knife to make slits on the top of each pie.  I had fun and made smiley faces.
  • Beat egg and add milk.  Brush the top of each pie with the egg wash.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Best when served warm.