Pie Pops or Little Pie on a Stick

DOUGH INSTRUCTIONS

• 1
  Mix the sifted flour and sugar with salt, add chilled butter cut into small pieces, and quickly work the dough to resemble crumbs. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of ice water to the dough, mixing with a fork each time until a smooth dough forms. Work quickly to prevent the butter from softening too much, which will make the final dough more delicate.
• 2
  Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

FILLING INSTRUCTIONS

• 1
  Grind or crush the cloves and star anise in a mortar and mix them with the plum jam.

PIE INSTRUCTIONS

• 1
  Roll out the prepared dough into a thin sheet, cut out circles or other shapes with a diameter of 6 cm. Cut a decorative center out of half of the circles. Place a piece of stick on the bottom full circle so that its end reaches the center of the circle and gently press it into the dough. Place less than a teaspoon of plum jam in the center of the circle and cover it with the circle with the cut-out center. Press the edges well, create a decorative edge with a stick or toothpick, and place the pie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with milk and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar.
• 2
  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C. Let cool on the baking sheet after baking.