CRUST
2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
3/4 c. low-fat small-curd cottage cheese
4 tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
FILLING
1 lb. Granny Smith apples
1/4 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Vegatable hoặc canola oil for frying (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a thực phẩm processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and bơ and process for about 30 seconds, until a soft dough comes together.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and gently press it into a round. bọc it in plastic bọc and refrigerate for 30 phút while bạn make filling
táo, apple Filling: Peel and core apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed cái chảo, nồi chảo with sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until bơ is melted, then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until apples are starting to soften.
Whisk cornstarch with remaining 2 tablespoons water and add to softened táo, apple mixture. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 phút more, until liquid thickens and jells slightly. Remove from heat.
If apples aren’t as mushy as you’d like them to be (the McDonald’s filling is akin to applesauce), bạn can use a potato masher to gently press them to your desired consistency. Let filling cool for 15 minutes
Pies: If baking, preheat lò nướng to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper hoặc Silpat liners. If deep-frying, line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Return chilled dough to floured work surface and roll it into an 18-inch square about 1/8 inch thick. Use a pastry hoặc pizza, bánh pizza cutter to slice dough into 9 (6 bởi 6-inch) squares.
Place a heaping tablespoon (more like 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) of táo, apple filling on half of each square, then fold over to create a 6 bởi 3-inch pocket pie. niêm phong, con dấu edges bởi crimping them tightly with your fingers. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
If Baking: Slice 3 slashes across hàng đầu, đầu trang of each pie. Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 phút before attempting to eat, lest bạn burn your mouth with molten táo, apple filling.
If Deep-frying: Refrigerate pies for 1 giờ (or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container). Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable hoặc canola oil to 350 degrees F in an electric deep fryer hoặc large, high-sided pot. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and an upside-down wire cooling rack
Add pies to hot oil straight from refrigerator hoặc freezer and fry in batches as necessary until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no thêm than 2 to 3 phút per batch.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 to 10 phút before attempting to eat, lest bạn burn your mouth with molten táo, apple filling.
Store pies in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
