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Ingredients
- peeled, chopped (1/2-inch) apples (from 2 small [12 ounces total] mixed variety apples): 2 cups
- 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 medium lemon) : 1 piece
- light brown sugar: 2 Tbsp
- granulated sugar: 3 Tbsp (divided)
- ground cinnamon: 1 tsp (divided)
- unsalted butter: 1 Tbsp
- 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch: 1 piece
- vanilla extract: 0.5 tsp
- refrigerated pie crust, softened according to package directions (such as Pillsbury): 1 pack (14.1 ounce pack)
- egg: 1 piece (beaten)
- cooking spray:
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Stages of cooking
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Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Remove from heat and let stand until slightly cooled, 15 to 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Roll out one refrigerated pie crust into a 12-inch circle. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Cut into 8 (4- x 2-inch) rectangles, discarding scraps or reserving for another use. Cover cut dough with plastic wrap and repeat with remaining pie crust.
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Place 8 dough rectangles on a work surface, and lightly brush with egg all the way to edges. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
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Repeat with remaining pies. Serve warm. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
