5.0 stars (based on 4 reviews)
An American classic, with a salty remix
Buttery, comforting and handheld
The American Icon
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for any season
- Loved by children and adults
- Symbol of prosperity and American pride
What you need
- Puff pastry or one disc of homemade pie dough
- 5-10 tbsp of salted caramel sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 3 medium apples
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- 1 1/4 tsp of water
- 1 1/2 tsp of cornstarch
- Egg wash- one egg whisked with a splash of water or milk
- Turbinado sugar or coarse sugar
- Salted Caramel Sauce
What to do
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a floured surface, roll out your puff pastry or pie dough to 1/8 of an inch thick.
2. With a cookie cutter (preferably 4-5 inches wide or tall at least!), cut 10 hearts or rounds, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Cut apples into small cubes, mix with sugar and cinnamon.
4. Cook apple mixture in a saucepan on medium heat.
5. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl and pour into the saucepan and continue cooking until the apple mixture is thick and apples are tender (about 8 min). Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
6. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of the apple mixture onto 5 dough cutouts. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in the remaining pie dough shapes. Place the shapes on top of the apple mixture and use a fork to press the dough shut.
7. Brush with the eggwash, sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and place in freezer for 10-15 min. This makes the dough extra flaky when baking!
8. Place in oven and turn down heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 15-17 min. Spoon on salted caramel sauce and enjoy! Note: Store at room temperature for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 min.
2. With a cookie cutter (preferably 4-5 inches wide or tall at least!), cut 10 hearts or rounds, place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Cut apples into small cubes, mix with sugar and cinnamon.
4. Cook apple mixture in a saucepan on medium heat.
5. Mix water and cornstarch in a small bowl and pour into the saucepan and continue cooking until the apple mixture is thick and apples are tender (about 8 min). Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.
6. Spoon 1-2 tbsp of the apple mixture onto 5 dough cutouts. Using a sharp knife, cut slits in the remaining pie dough shapes. Place the shapes on top of the apple mixture and use a fork to press the dough shut.
7. Brush with the eggwash, sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and place in freezer for 10-15 min. This makes the dough extra flaky when baking!
8. Place in oven and turn down heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 15-17 min. Spoon on salted caramel sauce and enjoy! Note: Store at room temperature for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 min.
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Helpful tips
Here are some important Pro tips by Maude
- Homemade salted caramel sauce will really elevate your pies.
- Eggwash and coarse sugar will give your pies a nice golden brown color and crunch.
- Definitely use parchment paper when cooking the pies. The will expectedly ooze, and its easier to clean up.
