Unfried Apple Pies

Ingredients

CRUST

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/3 cup nonfat milk, hot
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening

FILLING

• 1 cup dried apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

REMAINING INGREDIENTS

• cooking spray
• 1 large egg white
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons turbinado sugar or granulated sugar

Directions

1. 1

   To prepare dough, lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt and baking powder, stirring with a whisk.

3. 3

   Combine the milk and shortening in a large bowl, stirring until shortening dissolves.

4. 4

   Gradually add flour mixture to milk mixture, tossing with a fork just until blended.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap.

6. 6

   Knead into a ball (dough will feel sticky).

7. 7

   Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

8. 8

   To prepare filling, combine dried apples, raisins, 1/2 cup 2water and apple cider in a small saucepan.

9. 9

   Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until fruit is tender, stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Stir in brown sugar and cool to room temperature.

11. 11

    Preheat over to 450°F Divide dough into 8 equal portions.

12. 12

    Working with 1 dough portion at a time (cover remaining portions to prevent drying), roll each portion into a 6-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.

13. 13

    Spoon about 2 tbsp filling onto half of each circle; mosten edges of dough with water.

14. 14

    Fold dough over filling; press edges together wit ha fork to seal.

15. 15

    Place pies onto a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

16. 16

    Combine egg white and 1 tbsp water, stirring wit ha whisk; brush over the pies.

17. 17

    Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

18. 18

    Bake at 450F for 12 minutes or until golden.

19. 19

    Place on a wire rack.

20. 20

    Serve warm or at room temperature.