So everyone loves a good apple pie. However, its not the easiest thing to make with the kids because there are not many things for them to do. However, this weekend Gordon and I, along with Grandma Pic, made pocket pies. They are fun, easy and the perfect size for our kiddos!! Go pick your apples and then come home to make this tasty dessert/snack! Pies can be deep fried but I think we all agree that baking is just as tasty and much healthier!
Ingredients:
4 apples (hand picked of course, peeled and cut into mini diced pieces)
Pie crust (you can buy it or make it!)
brown sugar
white sugar
flour
cinnamon
lemon juice
1 egg, beaten with a splash of water
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a cookie tray with Pam and set aside.
After preparing your apples, toss with lemon juice to prevent browning. Add about 1/4 cup of brown and white sugar or all brown or all white as long as it is about 1/2 cup. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix well so that apples are coated. I had Gordon help me dump ingredients and stir!!
If you bought your crust, keep it cold until you are ready for it. If you made your dough then you are advanced and know that you must keep it cold for ease of rolling. Lay out one of the round layers on a floured surface and put second layer back into fridge until you cut into three equal pieces. Use egg wash to brush edges of dough, another good job for the kids depending on age! Have child spoon some apples onto middle of dough. Fold dough over to form a pocket. You have to seal the edges which can be tricky and is very important so that juices do not leak. Crimp folded edges with your fingers or a fork. Poke a few wholes on the top for steam release. Place finished pockets on greased cookie tray.
Once all pies are assembled, have child brush egg wash on top of pies and sprinkle with some sugar (if desired). Bake for about 30 minutes or until the crust is a nice golden brown. Cool for atleast 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy...I know your kids will!!
Notes on this dish: You can make any filling for your pies. I just used apples because it is apple picking season and we went to a farm yesterday. I also read that you can follow this recipe but puree your apples or use another fruit jelly to fill a thinner pastry for a pop-tart like treat. I did not try this yet but will keep you posted when I do!! What is nice about this activity is that there is little room for error except for sealing the pie. The kids don't have to be too neat about the egg wash and the ingredients do not have to be exact to taste good. You can also eliminate the sugar and use an artificial sweetener (blah) or even honey to sweeten. The type of apple you use will also determine flavor. I used cortland but any baking apple will work!
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| Apple Filling |
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| So he likes to bake in his underoos!?!? |
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| Baking in his football jersey! |
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| The finished product does not look nearly as good as it tastes! |
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