Amish Apple Snitz Handpies
Author: www.mrfarmersdaughter.com
- 1 Double pie crust recipe*
- For the filling:
- 1 cup dried apples (schnitzel), chopped slightly
- 1 cup cold water
- 2 tsp.. lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. cloves
- 1 egg + 1 tsp. water for egg wash
- Heat oven to 350˚.
- Prepare the pie crust and chill until needed.
- Combine the filling ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the water is steaming, turn to low/medium and put the lid on.
- Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Place the filling into a food processor and process until smooth.
- Cool to room temperature.
- When ready to assemble:
- Divide pie crust recipe in half and roll half of the dough to ⅛” thickness.
- Cut 4” circles and place 1 Tbls. of filling into the center.
- Brush the edges of the circles with water and fold over using a fork to seal the edges.
- When all the pies are assembled, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake on parchment for 20 - 25 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
- Cool completely before eating. Filling will be very hot.
Recipe by Mr. Farmer's Daughter at http://www.mrfarmersdaughter.com/amish-gluten-free-apple-schnitz-handpies/
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