Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies
[Vegan]

To Make the Apple Pie Filling:

1. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice and set aside.
2. Boil water in a pan.
3. Combine sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
4. Add apples and boil for a minute.
5. Add cornstarch mixture and to water, stir well, and bring to a boil.
6. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until apples are tender; it should take about 6-8 minutes.
8. Let it cool for 30 minutes.

To Make the Hand Pies:

1. Preheat oven to 355°F.
2. Roll the dough until it is about 1/8-inch thick on a floured work surface.
3. Use a 5-inch round cookie cutter to cut the dough into circles.
4. Roll the dough again if needed. You need about 8-10 circles.
5. Add 1 heaping tablespoon of apple pie filling (without liquid) to the center of each dough circle.
6. Fold the dough in half and use a fork to seal the edges.
7. Place hand pies on a lined baking tray.
8. Use the tip of a sharp knife to cut few diagonal slits into the tops of each pie.
9. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tops of the hand pies with the melted vegan butter.
10. Bake the pastry pies for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown.
11. Brush with more butter and sprinkle with sugar and almonds to serve.