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Apple Pie Pops

Name: Apple Pie Pops
Prep time: 75 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 4 oz unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1/4 cup water, cold; 1 lb apples, diced; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tsp cinnamon; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp salt; 3/4 teaspoon lemon, juiced; sugar, for topping, Topping; 1 egg; 2 tsp water; lollipop sticks, as needed

Handheld apple pie pops with a flaky crust, warmly spiced apple filling, and a crisp sugar topping.

1 hr 35 min
185 kcal
Vegetarian
Dessert

Mellowpan tip: Makes 12 servings, plenty to share.

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Ingredients

For 12 servings

Steps

Step 1:
Have lollipop sticks ready.
Step 2:
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
Step 3:
Pulse to combine.
Step 4:
Add the butter and shortening.
Step 5:
Pulse about 10 to 12 times, until the mixture resembles small pebbles.
Step 6:
Add three-quarters of the ice-cold water.
Step 7:
Pulse a few more times until the dough begins to form a ball.
Step 8:
Add more water as needed, without overmixing; the dough does not need to be completely blended.
Step 9:
Turn the dough out onto the counter and flatten it into a disc.
Step 10:
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
1 h
Step 11:
Heat the butter over medium heat until it is just golden brown.
Step 12:
Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and lemon juice.
Step 13:
Stir to combine.
Step 14:
Add the diced apples.
Step 15:
Stir the apples into the filling.
Step 16:
Cook over medium heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
5–7 min
Step 17:
Remove from the heat and let the apple mixture cool; refrigerate it to speed cooling if desired.
Step 18:
Mix the egg and water to make an egg wash.
Step 19:
Roll out the pie dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
Step 20:
Cut out 2 1/2- to 3-inch rounds and place them on parchment paper.
Step 21:
Roll out any remaining dough scraps and cut additional rounds.
Step 22:
Cut shapes or holes in half of the rounds for ventilation.
Step 23:
On the other half of the rounds, gently press one lollipop stick about halfway into each round.
Step 24:
Place 1 tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each round.
Step 25:
Place a vented round on top of each apple-filled round and seal the edges.
Step 26:
Brush each pie pop with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
Step 27:
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
15–20 min
Step 28:
Serve and enjoy.