Apple Pie Pops

Nothing says 4th of July like Apple Pie - or in this case Apple Pie Pops!

4th of July and apple pie!  Yet this is no ordinary apple pie.  These are Apple Pie Pops.  They are a fun, quick and easy treat to make.  I love the way they turned out.  They are delicious and are sturdy on the stick.  Now we have a perfect way to conveniently eat pie while watching fire works this year.

Ingredients

(makes 10-12 pies)

1 pie crust (you can find my favorite pie crust recipe here)
2 apples- pealed, and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
(1 egg yolk and 1 tsp milk for wash)

Instructions

Place all of the above ingredients (except for the egg yolk and milk) in a microwave safe bowl.  Cook for 2 minutes on high.  Stir, then cook one minute longer, or until apples are soft.  

Roll out the pie crust about 1/8" thick.  Cut with cookie cutters.  Put approximately 1 tsp of filling in the center of each star (or whatever shape you choose).

Place a second star on top of the first with the filling.  Press the edges closed with a fork.

Now place the mini pies on a baking sheet.  Turn the pies upside down and press the edges again on this side with the end of a wooden skewer.  Then take a wooden skewer and stick it into each pie.  With your fingers press the raw pie crust around the skewer.    Then cut three little slits with a sharp knife in the center of the pies.

Mix the egg yolk and 1 tsp of milk and make a wash.  Brush the mixture over the pies and bake the pies  at 350 for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Let cool for  15 minutes to allow the skewers to become secure in the pies.

Enjoy and have a happy 4th of July!!!

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Free Patriotic Picnic Printables

"The Land of the Free!! " 

What a blessing to live in a country where there is freedom!  There are so many countries who do not hold the concept so dear.  I am so thankful for the many men and women who gave their lives so that we can have freedom.  Thank you!!!  In order to help us celebrate the holiday, I created a set of patriotic picnic printables for Memorial Day and the 4th of July.

I really enjoyed creating these printables.  I have always loved the red, white, and blue color combination.  They have such a classic feel.  

       

Fresh berries and vibrant flowers add great color and life to any picnic.  To add to the fresh feeling, I combined the two by placing lemon slices in the flower vase.

             

Of course, a picnic on a sun-shiny day is not complete without pinwheels and water bottles.  The pinwheel printable is available in two different styles.  The water bottle printables boast the phrase "The Land of the Free" !

There are other printables in this set so be sure to check them out below.  Are you planning a picnic, or a family get together?  What are your Memorial day plans and decoration ideas?

Happy 4th of July!

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