Apple Pie In An Apple
Little apple pies are baked in hollowed out shells of apples, topped with a pie crust lattice, and baked until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Ingredients
- 2 medium red apples or 4 very small red apples
- ¼ cup apple cider
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar (see Tips)
- ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ⅛ teaspoon coarse sugar
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Oil Pastry:
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut two apples in half crosswise (or cut top third off four very small apples). Use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out the flesh of each apple half, leaving an ⅛-inch-thick shell. Remove and discard seeds and core. Chop apple flesh into small pieces. In a small saucepan combine chopped apple, cider, 3 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoons sugar, and apple pie spice. Cook and stir over medium heat until apples are softened and liquid is thickened and bubbly, 3 to 5 minutes. Return filling to apple shells.
- To prepare Oil Pastry: In a medium bowl stir together flour and salt. Add oil and milk; stir lightly with a fork until combined (dough will appear crumbly). Gather the mixture into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together. Flatten into a disk, then roll out into a large circle, about 10 inches in diameter. Using a 3½-inch cookie cutter, cut four circles from the pastry. (Discard trimmings or save for another use.) Cut pastry circles into ¼-inch-thick strips.
- Lay pastry strips in a lattice pattern over the top of the apples. (Or place full pastry circles over the tops of the apples and crimp edges). In a bowl whisk together the egg and remaining 1 tablespoon water. Brush egg mixture over pastry and, if desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray. Place pies on prepared baking sheet. If using very small apples, place apple tops on foil next to pies.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until apples are soft, filling is bubbly, and crust is golden. Serve immediately.
APPLE PIE IN AN APPLE (via EatingWell): http://spr.ly/618080Maa
Posted by Cooking Light on Tuesday, November 13, 2018