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 または canola oil for frying (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a 食 processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and バター 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. ラップ it in plastic ラップ and refrigerate for 30 分 while あなた make filling
林檎, アップル Filling: Peel and core apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed 鍋 with sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until バター 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 林檎, アップル mixture. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 分 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), あなた can use a potato masher to gently press them to your desired consistency. Let filling cool for 15 minutes
Pies: If baking, preheat オーブン to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper または 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 または ピザ cutter to slice dough into 9 (6 によって 6-inch) squares.
Place a heaping tablespoon (more like 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) of 林檎, アップル filling on half of each square, then fold over to create a 6 によって 3-inch pocket pie. シール edges によって crimping them tightly with your fingers. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
If Baking: Slice 3 slashes across 上, ページのトップへ of each pie. Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 分 before attempting to eat, lest あなた burn your mouth with molten 林檎, アップル filling.
If Deep-frying: Refrigerate pies for 1 時 (or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container). Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable または canola oil to 350 degrees F in an electric deep fryer または 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 または freezer and fry in batches as necessary until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no もっと見る than 2 to 3 分 per batch.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 to 10 分 before attempting to eat, lest あなた burn your mouth with molten 林檎, アップル filling.
Store pies in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
