Apple pies
Description
Perfect for tea and coffee. Every autumn, when apple season begins, we end up with so many apples at home that I have to come up with various delicious recipes using them. Here's my favorite recipe for apple-filled buns. Our whole family adores this treat, and I, in turn, try to make these buns for them as often as possible. Fortunately, they are not difficult to make, and they disappear at lightning speed, so it's a double win: the apples are put to good use, and the family is happy. And if you also love fragrant homemade pastries, be sure to keep this simple apple bun recipe in mind—it's simply indispensable in summer and autumn. The baked goods are ready. Serve at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
First, place the butter and water in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly. Next, mix the flour with salt and powdered sugar. Cut half of the butter into small cubes and add it to the bowl with the flour.
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Step 2
Rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles crumbs. Cut the remaining butter into pieces, add to the mixture, and rub in again.
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Step 3
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then add the cold water and a tablespoon of lemon juice.
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Step 4
Now, in the mixture of flour and butter, we make a small indentation in the center and begin gradually pouring in the egg mixture. Knead a thick and dense dough. But I should warn you right away that there might be too many eggs, so we don't necessarily have to use it all. Knead the dough very thoroughly for 15-20 minutes, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, let's prepare the filling: peel the apples and remove the cores, then cut the apples into small cubes. Sprinkle them with the juice of half a lemon, add lemon zest, and sprinkle with sugar; mix well.
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Step 6
In a skillet, melt 40 grams of butter, add honey, and mix. Add the apples to the skillet, mix again, add a cinnamon stick, and simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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Step 7
When the dough has risen, take it out and roll it out into a thin layer, then cut out small circles from it. I made the buns using cupcake molds, so I needed to make circles for both the bottom and the top of each bun.
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Step 8
Now we need to grease the pan with butter and line its bottom with a circle of dough. Place a little filling on top.
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Step 9
Cover the pie with another circle of dough, seal the edges well, and brush the top with beaten egg.
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Step 10
Make a small hole for air in each bun and place them in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
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Step 11
The finished buns are incredibly delicious, especially when eaten with ice cream. Enjoy your meal, everyone!