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Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Hand Pies with Whole Wheat Crust

Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Hand Pies with Whole Wheat Crust

Ashley Manila
Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Hand Pies with Whole Wheat Crust!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Inactive Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 hand pies

Ingredients
 

For the Whole Wheat Crust:

  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup (16 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces
  • 1/2 cup cold FULL FAT Greek Yogurt

For the Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Filling:

  • 4 large apples, peeled and cored
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

For the Whole Wheat Crust:

  • Whisk together the flours, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the butter and, using your hands, work it into the flour, making a crumbly mixture. Most of the butter should be in large, pea-sized pieces.
  • Stir in the Greek yogurt; the dough will be shaggy. Turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface, and bring it together with a few quick, gentle kneads.
  • Pat the dough into an 8" log, then roll it into an 8" x 12" rectangle. Dust both sides of the dough generously with flour, and starting with a shorter end, fold it in three, like a business letter.
  • Flip the dough over and roll it again into an 8" x 12" rectangle. Fold it in three again.
  • Wrap the dough in saran wrap; chill for at least one hour before using.

For the Cinnamon Apple Bourbon Filling:

  • Peel and core apples. Dice them into tiny pieces and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow the butter to brown into a light golden color; about 1 minute. Add apples into hot butter; sprinkle with salt and both sugars. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are completely softened, about 8 minutes. Mix in cinnamon and bourbon; continue cooking until apples are soft and sticky, 1 to 2 more minutes. Stir in cornstarch, mix well, and allow mixture to thicken; about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Assembly:

  • When you're ready to make your pies, preheat the oven to 425 degrees (F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Roll the dough out into a 14" x 14" square. Using a straight edge or pastry wheel, cut out sixteen 4" squares.
  • Divide the apple filling among 8 of the squares, using about 2 tablespoons for each. Brush some of the beaten egg along the edges of each filled square.
  • Cut a vent into the each of the remaining eight squares, using a decorative cutter of your choice.
  • Top each filled square with a vented square, and press along the edges with the tines of a fork to seal.
  • Brush the top of each pie with the remaining beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar. Transfer the pies to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the pies for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove them from the oven, and let cool for 20 minutes before serving.
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