Apple Hand Pies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 Tablespoons margarine
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable shortening
- 6 Tablespoons ice water
- 3 cups roughly chopped, peeled apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons soy milk
Directions:
- To make the pastry, combine the flour, 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the margarine and vegetable shortening; cut-in with pastry blender.
- Add 6 Tablespoons cold water and mix to form dough.
- Knead on lightly floured board and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for an hour.
- Place apples, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and 1/4 cup in saucepan.
- Cook about 10 minutes over medium until apples are tender and mixture thickens.
- Divide chilled dough into eight pieces and roll each into a 6-inch circle.
- Place about 2 Tablespoons filling in the center of each round than fold in half to close and crimp the edges to seal.
- Brush with soy milk.
- Bake at 400°F for 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Makes 8 hand pies.
Nutritional Information per serving: one serving (117 g)
Calories 265; Total Fat 8 g (Sat Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 0 mg; Sodium 207 mg; Total Carbs 46 g; Protein 3 g; Fiber 2 g