NGREDIENTS
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 или canola oil for frying (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a Еда processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and масло, сливочное масло 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. заворачивать, обертывание it in plastic заворачивать, обертывание and refrigerate for 30 минуты while Ты make filling
яблоко Filling: Peel and core apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed кастрюля with sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until масло, сливочное масло 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 яблоко mixture. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 минуты 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), Ты can use a potato masher to gently press them to your desired consistency. Let filling cool for 15 minutes
Pies: If baking, preheat духовой шкаф, печь to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper или 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 или пицца cutter to slice dough into 9 (6 by 6-inch) squares.
Place a heaping tablespoon (more like 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) of яблоко filling on half of each square, then fold over to create a 6 by 3-inch pocket pie. печать edges by crimping them tightly with your fingers. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
If Baking: Slice 3 slashes across вверх of each pie. Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 минуты before attempting to eat, lest Ты burn your mouth with molten яблоко filling.
If Deep-frying: Refrigerate pies for 1 час (or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container). Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable или canola oil to 350 degrees F in an electric deep fryer или 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 или freezer and fry in batches as necessary until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no еще than 2 to 3 минуты per batch.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 to 10 минуты before attempting to eat, lest Ты burn your mouth with molten яблоко filling.
Store pies in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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 или canola oil for frying (optional)
DIRECTIONS
Crust: Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a Еда processor for 5 seconds, until evenly mixed. Add cottage cheese and масло, сливочное масло 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. заворачивать, обертывание it in plastic заворачивать, обертывание and refrigerate for 30 минуты while Ты make filling
яблоко Filling: Peel and core apples, and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss in a 2-quart heavy-bottomed кастрюля with sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Heat over medium heat until масло, сливочное масло 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 яблоко mixture. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 минуты 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), Ты can use a potato masher to gently press them to your desired consistency. Let filling cool for 15 minutes
Pies: If baking, preheat духовой шкаф, печь to 375 degrees F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper или 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 или пицца cutter to slice dough into 9 (6 by 6-inch) squares.
Place a heaping tablespoon (more like 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon) of яблоко filling on half of each square, then fold over to create a 6 by 3-inch pocket pie. печать edges by crimping them tightly with your fingers. Place on a prepared baking sheet.
If Baking: Slice 3 slashes across вверх of each pie. Bake for 25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 5 to 10 минуты before attempting to eat, lest Ты burn your mouth with molten яблоко filling.
If Deep-frying: Refrigerate pies for 1 час (or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container). Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable или canola oil to 350 degrees F in an electric deep fryer или 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 или freezer and fry in batches as necessary until golden brown. Frying time will vary based on your equipment, but should take no еще than 2 to 3 минуты per batch.
Transfer to prepared baking sheet and let cool for 5 to 10 минуты before attempting to eat, lest Ты burn your mouth with molten яблоко filling.
Store pies in refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
6 large baking apples, halved vertically and cored
12 tbsp. butter, melted
1/3 c. sugar, plus еще for sprinkling
2 tbsp. ground cinnamon
2/3 c. старомодный rolled oats
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Warm caramel, for drizzling
DIRECTIONS
Preheat духовой шкаф, печь to 350° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place each яблоко half flat side down and use a paring нож to create thin slices all the way across, making sure to stop slicing right before the bottom of the яблоко (so it stays together as one piece). Transfer яблоко halves to prepared baking sheet.
Lightly brush яблоко tops with melted масло, сливочное масло and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake until apples are soft and caramelized, 23 to 25 minutes.
Remove from oven. In a small bowl, combine remaining melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and oats. Once cool enough to handle, spoon mixture inside яблоко slits.
Return to духовой шкаф, печь and bake 10 минуты more.
вверх each with a scoop of ice cream, then drizzle with карамель and serve.
4 apples, cut in half through the stem
4 tbsp. melted butter
1 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, chopped
8 marshmallows
1/4 c. crushed graham crackers
DIRECTIONS
Preheat духовой шкаф, печь to 375°. Using a melon baller или a spoon, scoop out core from each apple.
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Place apples in a large baking dish and brush with масло, сливочное масло mixture. Divide Шоколад between apples and bake until Шоколад is melty and apples are fork tender, 20 minutes.
Turn духовой шкаф, печь to broil. Place a зефир on вверх of each яблоко and broil until toasted, about 2 minutes.
Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers before serving.
1 (15.5-oz.) package Golden Oreos, crushed
1 (8-oz.) block cream cheese, softened
1/4 c. crushed dehydrated strawberries, plus еще for garnish
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt
2 c. white Шоколад chips
2 tsp. coconut oil
DIRECTIONS
Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine crushed Oreos, cream cheese, strawberries, vanilla, and salt. Stir until mixture is smooth.
Using a small cookie scoop, form Oreo mixture into small balls and place on the cooking sheet. Repeat until all of the Oreo mixture is used and place baking sheet in freezer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine white Шоколад and coconut oil. Microwave on medium heat for 30 секунды at a time until melted. When the balls are chilled, dip them in the Шоколад and place back on baking sheet.
Sprinkle balls with crushed dehydrated strawberries and return to the freezer to harden, 10 еще minutes, then serve.
3 c. heavy cream, cold
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
64 Oreo thins или Шоколад wafers, plus еще for serving
DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl using a hand смеситель (or in the bowl of a stand смеситель using the whisk attachment), beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Spread a very thin layer of whipped cream onto the bottom of an 8" springform pan, then вверх with an even layer of whole Oreos или cookies. (You should need 16!) Spread еще whipped cream on вверх of печенье and repeat layering process until Ты have 4 layers of cookies.
Spread a final layer of whipped cream on top. Refrigerate cake until печенье have softened, at least 4 hours and up to overnight.
When ready to serve, garnish with crushed печенье and slice.
1 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, cut into cubes
1/2 c. milk
1 c. smooth арахис butter
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 1/2 c. старомодный oats
DIRECTIONS
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium кастрюля over medium heat, combine sugars, butter, and milk. Bring mixture to a boil and boil 1 minute.
Remove from heat and stir in арахис butter, vanilla, and salt until combined, then stir in oats.
Drop tablespoonfuls of mixture onto prepared baking sheet and let set until cooled and hardened, about 30 minutes.