Apple Pie Pastries

Ingredients

• Apple Pie Filling
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3–4 Honeycrisp apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup light or dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp Badia Cinnamon
• 1 tsp Badia Vanilla Extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water
• Pastries
• 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 large egg + splash of water (egg wash)
• Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Badia Cinnamon Stick

Method

1. Make the Apple Pie Filling
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced apples, brown sugar, Badia Cinnamon, Badia Vanilla Extract, and salt. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) and cook for 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Prepare the Pastries
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into squares.
6. Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each square. Fold over or layer with another piece of pastry and seal edges with a fork.
7. Apply Egg Wash
8. Whisk together egg and a splash of water. Brush over each pastry for a golden finish.
9. Bake
10. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
11. Make the Cinnamon Syrup
12. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and Badia Cinnamon Stick. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
13. Finish & Serve
14. Brush warm pastries with cinnamon syrup for a glossy finish. Serve warm and enjoy.