Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
· 4 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored, sliced)
· ½ cup sugar
· ½ tsp cinnamon
· ¼ tsp nutmeg
· ½ tsp almond essence
· Pinch of salt
· Few drops yellow food coloring
· ½ cup water
Simple Pastry Dough
Ingredients
· 2 cups all‑purpose flour
· 2 tbsp sugar
· ½ tsp cinnamon
· Pinch of salt
· 2 tbsp cold butter (optional for softness + color)
· ½ cup water (add slowly)
golden pastry, and a soft apple heart., Golden pastry • Warm spice • Granny Smith glow
Apple Pie Filling
Method
1. Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add sliced apples and cook 10–12 minutes until softened and lightly thickened.
4. Stir in almond essence and yellow coloring.
5. Remove from heat and let cool completely before using.
Simple Pastry Dough
Method
1. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
2. Rub in butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
3. Add water gradually and knead until smooth, soft, and not sticky.
4. Rest dough for 5 minutes.
Assembly & Baking
Steps
1. Break dough into medium balls.
2. Flatten each into a circle about ¼ inch thick.
3. Add 1–2 tablespoons of apple filling.
4. Fold over into a patty shape and press edges firmly (finger pinch or fork crimp).
5. Brush tops with melted butter or milk.
6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes until lightly golden.
7. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.
CEJ Finishing Touches
· Dust with cinnamon sugar while warm.
· Add a thin glaze (icing sugar + milk) for a dessert shine.
· Serve with fresh green apples for a clean display.