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 या canola oil for frying (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a खाना processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and मक्खन 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. लपेटें it in plastic लपेटें and refrigerate for 30 मिनटों while आप make filling
सेब Filling: Peel and core apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed सॉस पैन with sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until मक्खन 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 सेब mixture. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 मिनटों 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), आप can use a potato masher to gently press them to your desired consistency. Let filling cool for 15 minutes
Pies: If baking, preheat ओवन to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper या 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 या पिज़्ज़ा, पिज्जा cutter to slice dough into 9 (6 द्वारा 6-inch) squares.
Place a heaping tablespoon (more like 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) of सेब filling on half of each square, then fold over to create a 6 द्वारा 3-inch pocket pie. सील, मुहर edges द्वारा crimping them tightly with your fingers. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
If Baking: Slice 3 slashes across चोटी, शीर्ष of each pie. Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 मिनटों before attempting to eat, lest आप burn your mouth with molten सेब filling.
If Deep-frying: Refrigerate pies for 1 घंटा (or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container). Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable या canola oil to 350 degrees F in an electric deep fryer या 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 या freezer and fry in batches as necessary until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no और than 2 to 3 मिनटों per batch.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 to 10 मिनटों before attempting to eat, lest आप burn your mouth with molten सेब filling.
Store pies in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
