Apple Potstickers Milk Jam Dip Recipe from Global Soul Kitchen

Milk Jam:

• 1 Quart Whole Milk 
• 1 1/2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 Vanilla Bean, Split Lengthwise, Include Scraped Seeds

Apple Potstickers:

• 1 Pkg Potsticker Wrappers
• 3 Apples  
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cardamom
• 1 Pinch Ground Ginger
• 1/8 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
• 1/8 Teaspoon Orange Zest
• 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 
• 4 Ounces Local Goat Cheese 
• Canola Or Other Neutral Oil For Frying
• Cornstarch As Needed

Milk Jam:

Combine milk, sugar and baking soda in a large saucepan and heat over medium.

Add scraped seeds and split vanilla bean.

Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Once sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to a low simmer. Stir occasionally and allow mixture to reduce to about 1 1/4 cups.

Mixture will darken in color and reduce in approximately two hours. There may be some separation.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Store in a sealed container and refrigerate.

Apple Filling Directions:

Peel and medium dice the apples. Place in a medium bowl and toss with lemon juice.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.

Add apples and remaining ingredients and combine until apples are well coated.

Cook until apples begin to just soften. Set aside and allow to cool.

Assemble:

Lightly dust the work surface with cornstarch to help wrappers from sticking.

Layout 4-6 wrappers at a time.

Place a teaspoon or so of apple mixture in each round.

Moisten edges with water, fold in half and seal edge by pressing down with a fork.

Place on sheet pan or platter 

Refrigerate 30 minutes or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Heat oil in a large skillet to about 375 degrees F, and fry the pies, a few at a time, about 1 minute per side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Drizzle the Apple Potsticker with Warm Milk Jam and sprinkle with crumbled Goat Cheese to serve