Apple Pie Pops Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Pie Pops

• 3 medium apples (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, cored, and diced
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• Pie Dough
• 10 lollipop sticks
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Apple Pie Pops

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly grease with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and apple pie spice.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and cook for 2 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth. Add this mixture to the apples and cook, stirring constantly, until the filling has thickened (about 1-2 minutes).
5. Remove the apple mixture from the heat and let it cool completely.
6. Unfold each sheet of pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 10 circles from each sheet. Reroll scraps as needed.
7. Place a scant tablespoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of each circle.
8. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal, or use a dumpling press for a cleaner finish.
9. Insert a lollipop stick into one corner of each pie pop, pushing it up into the fold to secure it. Pinch the dough around the stick to ensure it's firmly attached.
10. Place the pie pops onto the prepared baking sheets.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of water. Brush this egg wash over the tops of the pie pops.
12. In another small bowl, combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the pie pops.
13. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pie pops are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
14. Let the pie pops cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.