How to Make Apple Pie in an Apple

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350ºF/180ºC.

   Pat dry with paper towels.
   
   Set on a cutting board. , With a small sharp knife, carve out the core and seeds (without piercing the bottoms of the apples). , Save the pulp in a small bowl for the filling.
   
   Rub a tiny bit of lemon juice on the insides of each apple to prevent them from turning brown. , Toss out the stems.
   
   Put the peeled and diced lid bits into the pulp bowl. ,, Fill about 3/4 of the way to prevent spillage of filling while baking. , You can also cut out shapes like leaves, flowers, stars or animals and layer each piece onto the apple to form a crust. , Poke four little holes in the top to allow steam to come through. ,,, Enjoy! ,
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   Step 2: Wash the apples well under cold water.

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   Step 3: Cut a lid into each apple and remove the tops.

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   Step 4: Using a small spoon

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   Step 5: carefully scrape out the insides of the apple until an apple cup is formed.

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   Step 6: Dice and peel the lids very finely.

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   Step 7: Mix the sugar

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   Step 8: flour and ground cinnamon into the apple pulp until well blended.

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   Step 9: Spoon the filling back into each apple.

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    Step 10: Using a cookie cutter (or knife)

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    Step 11: cut out apple lid sized circles in the dough

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    Step 12: 1 per apple.

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    Step 13: Gently lay the crust circles over the apple tops and pinch the edges together much like you would a regular pie to seal the edges.

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    Step 14: Bake on a baking sheet for 30-40 minutes or until slightly tender and crust is golden brown.

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    Step 15: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes.

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    Step 16: Serve warm sprinkled with powdered sugar or cinnamon on the tops.

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    Step 17: Finished.

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