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Homemade Apple Pie Minis
Makes 2 servings
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1 pink lady apple, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 circles prepared pie dough, cut with larger cutter
2 circles puff pastry (thawed), cut with smaller cutter
METHOD
1. In a skillet over medium high heat, combine the butter and sugar.
2. Cook until fragrant and mixture begins to turn amber in color.
3. Quickly add the apples and stir until apples release some of their liquid.
4. Whisk in the lemon juice, flour and cinnamon; whisk fast to prevent lumps
and cook until flour thickens the juices.
5. Preheat the Pie & Pastry Baker until the green Ready Light turns on.
6. Place a pie crust circle over each Pie Mold then carefully press it into
place.
7. Pour 3/4 cup apple filling into each Pie Mold.
8. Top each pie with a puff pastry circle.
9. Close Lid and cook for 7-8 minutes or until crust is well browned.
10. Remove and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tip:
You can make pear pies by substituting fragrant pears for the apples. Bosc
and Bartlett pears are nice for this.
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Individual Bacon Quiches
Makes 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
1/3 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1/3 cup cooked potato, diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 circles prepared pie dough, cut with larger cutter
METHOD
1. Preheat the Pie & Pastry Baker until the green Ready Light turns on.
2. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients in the order listed, except for pie
dough.
3. Place a pie crust circle over each Pie Mold then carefully press it into
place.
4. Divide mixture between the Pie Molds.
5. Close Lid and cook for 8-10 minutes or until pastry edges are well
browned and filling is set (if mixture is not set in center, leave in Pie &
Pastry Baker but unplug it).
6. Let stand for 5 minutes to finish cooking.
7. Carefully remove and serve hot or warm.
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