Copycat Mcdonald's Apple Pies Recipe

Prep Time::50 mins

Cook Time::35 mins

Cool Time::15 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 40 mins

Servings::8 (serving size: 1 pie)

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 (serving size: 1 pie) servings

2 cups peeled, chopped (1/2-inch) apples (from 2 small [12 ounces total] mixed variety apples)

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon) 

2 tablespoons light brown sugar

3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (14.1 ounce) package refrigerated pie crust, softened according to package directions (such as Pillsbury)

1 large egg, beaten

Cooking spray

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Stir together apples and lemon juice. Sprinkle with brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside until apples release some juice, about 5 minutes.

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Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high until melted and bubbling. Add apple mixture and reduce heat to medium; cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and juices are just slightly reduced, 6 to 9 minutes. Stir in cornstarch and vanilla; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is bubbling and thickened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand until slightly cooled, 15 to 30 minutes.

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Roll out one refrigerated pie crust into a 12-inch circle.

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Cut into 8 (4×2-inch) rectangles, discarding scraps or reserving for another use. Cover cut dough with plastic wrap and repeat with remaining pie crust. Place 8 dough rectangles on a work surface, and lightly brush with egg all the way to edges. 

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Leaving any excess juices in the bowl, spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons of apple filling in center of each rectangle with a 1/4-inch border on all sides.

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Top with remaining dough rectangles, slightly stretching as needed to align edges with base dough. Crimp edges of rectangles using the tines of a fork and brush tops lightly with egg.

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Preheat an air fryer to 350°F for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, make 3 evenly spaced diagonal cuts on top of each pie to vent.

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Mix together remaining 1 tablespoon sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle on top of pies.

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Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add 4 pies to basket, and bake until golden brown and crisp, 14 to 17 minutes. Repeat with remaining pies.

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Serve warm.

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Oven Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) with oven rack in upper third of oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pies in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.

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