Did you see an important story on Spectrum News 1 that told you to visit us online?
Here's where you'll find links containing important websites, phone numbers and other information that you may have seen in a segment on our station.
Find our latest stories on our homepage at www.spectrumlocalnews.com.
Cinnamon Sugar Apple Caramel Hand Pies
Chef Michelle Thiebeault shared this simple and delicious recipe. It's perfect for apple-picking season!
Yield: 8
Ingredients
4 Granny Smith apples
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 cup brown sugar
¾ water
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ginger
Pinch of nutmeg
Pinch of salt
Dough
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 c. cold unsalted better
¼ to ½ cup of water
Salted Caramel
Cinnamon and sugar
Egg wash
Peel and dice apples
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes
Cool completely
Dough
Combine dry ingredients and cubed butter in a food processor
Pulse until it feels like wet sand
Gradually add water until dough comes together; remove and form into discs; wrap and chill for one hour
Make the hand pies:
Roll dough out and cut into desired shape; brush the bottom piece with egg wash; add compote and caramel
Cover with top layer and press edges to seal; if not using a hand pie form, use a fork to seal
Brush with egg wash and make a small steam hole
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
Bake at 350 degrees for about 12-15 minutes until golden brown
Let cool at least five minutes before enjoying