Apple pie pops

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 1/2 cups All purpose flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 4 oz Unsalted Butter
• 1 tablespoon Shortening
• 1/4 cup Cold Water
• 1 lb Apples
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• Topping Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 2 tsp Water

Directions

1. Step 1: Need Lollipop sticks
2. Step 2: Instructions for crust
3. Step 3: Combine the flour, sugar, and salt to a food processor bowl. Mix using the pulse setting.
4. Step 4: Add butter and shortening and pulse about 10 -12 times until the texture is changed to small pebbles.
5. Step 5: Add ¾ of the ice water and pulse a few more times until the dough takes the shape of a ball. Add more water as needed. Don't overmix. Don't worry if the dough isn't completely blended. You will use your rolling pin to finish creating the crust.
6. Step 6: Place dough ball onto the counter and flatten into a flat disc. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
7. Step 7: Instructions for pie filling
8. Step 8: Heat butter over medium heat, until just golden brown
9. Step 9: Add brown sugar, spices, salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine ingredients
10. Step 10: Add diced apples and stir.
11. Step 11: Allow apples to cook for about 5-7 minutes, over medium heat
12. Step 12: Remove from heat and let the apple mixture cool. You can place apples in the refrigerator to speed up the process.
13. Step 13: Mix egg and water for an egg wash.
14. Step 14: Roll out pie dough to 1/8 inch thickness.
15. Step 15: Cut out rounds of 2 ½ to 3 inches and place them on parchment paper. You will need to roll out the extra dough left over scraps from cutting.
16. Step 16: In half of the rounds, cut out shapes or holes for ventilation purposes
17. Step 17: On the other half of the rounds, gently press one lollipop stick about halfway up each round.
18. Step 18: Place one tablespoon of apple mixture in the center of each round.
19. Step 19: Place each round on top of apples seal the edges.
20. Step 20: Brush each pie pop with egg wash and sprinkle sugar on top.
21. Step 21: Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
22. Step 22: Enjoy!