Apple Pie (in the apple)

** Recipe from Testado, Provado e Aprovado! **

SWEET PIE DOUGH:

* 1/2 c. all purpose flour

* 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

* 1/2 c. corn starch

* 100g butter, cold

* 1 egg

* 1/4 tsp. salt

* 1/4 tsp. baking powder

Put all ingredients in food processor and mix only until it forms a ball. If necessary, add a few drops of cold water. Don't over mix. If you want do do it manually, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the butter and rub the mixture with your hands until you have a crumbled texture. Add the egg and  mix until it comes together into a ball. If necessary, add a few drops of water. Do not over mix.  Makes enough "tops" for about 8 apples.

 

For EACH apple, you need:

* 1 Tbl. sugar

* 1/2 Tbl. all purpose flour

* 1/4 tsp. powdered cinnamon 

To make "apple pies" - 

Start with the pie dough.   Roll dough between two plastic sheets using chopsticks as guides for an even thickness. Put sheet of dough on a cutting board and place in the fridge while working with the apples.  Wash apples and cut off a "lid" from each one. With the help of a small sharp knife and a small spoon, hollow the apples forming bowls and set the chopped pulp aside. To avoid the apples from getting dark, add a few drops of lemon juice.  Next, peel & dice the lids.  Mix sugar, flour & cinnamon, and sprinkle over the reserved apple pulp. Toss with a spoon and fill the apple bowls.  Remove the dough from the fridge and cut flowers (or desired shape) with a cookie cutter.  Using a straw, poke a few holes in center of flower, to release vapor while baking. 

Carefully place a flower over each apple. Don't try to mold the dough, it will be firm and will break. The heat of the oven will help it form.  Bake at 370°F in a baking pan lined with parchment paper until they are tender and the dough is lightly golden.  Serve warm or cool, lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar.