Brandy Apple Mini Pies with Cornmeal Crust

INGREDIENTS

• For the Crust:
• 1 ¾ cup flour
• ¾ cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. salt
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
• 3-5 Tb. ice water
• For the Filling:
• 3-4 large tart green apples, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 1 Tb. + 2 tsp. flour
• 2 Tb. Brandy
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
• Pinch of salt