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