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Special equipment: a 3-inch round cookie cutter
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Place an oven rack in the center of the oven.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper sprayed with vegetable cooking spray.
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Unroll the pie crust out on a work surface.
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Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 disks of pastry.
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Arrange the pastry disks on the prepared baking sheet.
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Using the tines of a fork, prick the pastry all over.
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Bake until brown and crispy, 8 to 10 minutes.
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Remove to a wire rack to cool completely, about 10 minutes.
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Slice the bottom of the apples to create an even surface for cutting.
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Slice each apple into 6 (1/2-inch) slices.
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Cut each apple slice in half and remove any seeds or pieces of core.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
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Add the apple slices and toss until coated.
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Shake off any excess mixture.
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Arrange the apple slices on the same baking sheet in a single layer.
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Bake until dark brown, about 12 to 15 minutes.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
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In a medium bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until thick, about 1 minute.
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Add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until the cream is very thick.
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To assemble the pies: Place the pastry disks on a work surface.
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Divide the cooked apple slices among 4 of the disks.
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Dollop about 2 tablespoons of the cream on top of the apples and cover with the remaining disks.
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Transfer the apple pies to dessert plates, dust with cinnamon and serve immediately.
