Unfried Apple Pies

Submitted by SnowHat

"cuteness"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 8 pies

ingredients

• CRUST

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄3 cup nonfat milk, hot
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable shortening

• FILLING

• 1 cup dried apple, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar

• REMAINING INGREDIENTS

• cooking spray
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons turbinado sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar

directions

1. To prepare dough, lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
2. Combine flour, salt and baking powder, stirring with a whisk.
3. Combine the milk and shortening in a large bowl, stirring until shortening dissolves.
4. Gradually add flour mixture to milk mixture, tossing with a fork just until blended.
5. Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap.
6. Knead into a ball (dough will feel sticky).
7. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
8. To prepare filling, combine dried apples, raisins, 1/2 cup water and apple cider in a small saucepan.
9. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally.
10. Stir in brown sugar and cool to room temperature.
11. Preheat over to 450°F Divide dough into 8 equal portions.
12. Working with 1 dough portion at a time (cover remaining portions to prevent drying), roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
13. Spoon about 2 tbsp filling onto half of each circle; mosten edges of dough with water.
14. Fold dough over filling; press edges together with a fork to seal.
15. Place pies onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
16. Combine egg white and 1 tbsp water, stirring with a whisk; brush over the pies.
17. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
18. Bake at 450F for 12 minutes or until golden.
19. Place on a wire rack.
20. Serve warm or at room temperature.