Feel that crisp, cool air? Feels like fall is here! I know everyone gets all pouty that summer is coming to an end, but not me. Bring on the boots and jeans and cozy sweaters, and most of all: bring on the apple picking and the baking! I got the baking bug this weekend and was inspired to test out a recipe inspired by IZZE’s sparkling apple flavor — a flavor full of that perfect green-apple tartness. The result? A mini apple-toffee “pie-let” — the name my husband dubbed this sweet treats when he saw them cooling on the counter. Full recipe below: apple toffee hand pie 5

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  • Pie dough (use this recipe to make your own, or if you’re in a pinch, store-made works too!)
  • 3-4 Green Apples (Granny Smith works great!)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp of brown sugar
  • 1 tsp of granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp of nutmeg
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Chopped toffee bites (you can get pre-chopped Heath Bar in the baking aisle)
  • Egg white wash

Instructions:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel and thinly slice apples, add to a small saucepan with butter, sugars, spices and a pinch of sea salt.
  • Let the apple mixture combine over medium heat until apples just begin to soften. Set aside and cool.
  • Roll out pie dough on a floured surface (my marble pastry board is awesome for this — find a cheap one here!) and use a glass or bowl to cut out 5″ circles.
  • Place about 2 tbsp of apple mixture in center of pie circles, leaving 1″ diameter around the edge, repeat with half of the remaining pie pieces.
  • Top all of the pie bottoms with sprinkled toffee bits, and then add second piece of pie rounds to the top (consider cutting out a cute shape at the top for decoration).
  • Seal the edges of the top and bottom crusts by rolling the edges in and crimping with your fingers or a fork.
  • Sprinkle with more toffee bits and using a pastry brush, brush on egg white wash.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, serve while warm with IZZE Sparkling Apple.
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