MINI APPLE PIE

Apple pie 

is many people's favourite.

There are countless recipes in the web

and all claim to be the best.

I find this recipe suits my taste buds.

I like it because of its

1) buttery crust

2) not so sweet filling

3) just right spiced apple filling

If you like to try, here is the recipe:

Short Crust Pastry

135g all purpose flour, sifted

65g cold butter, cubes

1/4 tsp salt

5 Tbsp ice water (may not use up all)

1. mix together salt & flour

2. cut cold butter into the flour

3. using the tips of the fingers, rub the butter into the flour

4. when it resembles fine bread crumbs, add cold water just enough to combine

5. make into a ball, cover & refrigerate for 1 hour while preparing the filling

Apple Filling

2 large apple, peeled, cored and chopped

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp caster sugar

1 Tbsp all purpose flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon powder

1/4 tsp nutmeg powder

Egg Wash

1 egg yolk + 1 tsp water

Method

1. toss all ingredients together and leave aside until required

2. roll out pastry to cut into size to line the base of the small pie dish

3. scoop filling to fill the dish

4. cut another sheet of pastry to cover the pies and press the edges together

5. make slits on the top and decorate as you wish

6. egg wash 

7. bake in preheated oven 180'C for 30-35min