As some of you may know, I made chocolate cake three times last week. My husband then said (after finishing his piece of cake), “Chocolate isn’t my favorite, can you make something that I like?” I ask, “Like what?” He responds, “I want something with apples.” Done!
So here it is….for my husband: apple pies that you can hold in your hand and eat! It’s perfect, portable, pre- portioned and delicious! These would be perfect tucked in a cellophane bag with some candy and tied with a pretty bow. Who wouldn’t want to find this in their Easter basket? (Sorry – no pictures of the gifting idea – the pies were eaten before it could be wrapped)
I also think it’s a plus when you don’t have to wash a plate and fork afterwards! It makes you think of a McDonald’s apple pie right? Do you remember when those pies used to be fried….yum….childhood memories! Did I just date myself?
You can really do this with any shape cookie cutter. For Easter, I used a large egg shape cookie cutter that I found at Crate and Barrel last year and a little baby chick cookie cutter that I have no idea where it came from. I didn’t even know I had it until I organized all of my baking supplies a few weeks ago. You can definitely make these pies for other holidays/occasions such as a heart with mini heart cut out for Valentine’s Day, star with mini star cut out for 4th of July, turkey and mini leaf/acorn for Thanksgiving. Oh – an apple and mini moon for The Twilight Saga! You see, the combinations are endless.
I have to admit…it was a weeknight – and I really – really wanted to give in and buy refrigerated pie dough. While measuring and mixing the dough…I though – “gosh, if I was using store bought dough – I would already be baking by now.” Then when I got to the step where I had to refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight….I was sold on store bought dough….little did I know.
I baked the pies the next day and finally knew the supremacy of homemade pie dough. I had a fresh baked pie that night – it was flaky, buttery and light in texture. It was far better. I get it now. Sometimes the cheat is worth it – and other times – it’s better to do it the old fashion way. (but if you’re in a pinch – just use store bought dough…no one will know unless you tell them – right?)
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