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Apple Hand Pies

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Apple Hand Pies are individual mini pies with a flaky, buttery crust and a warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, they’re a delicious twist on traditional apple pie—ideal for parties, holidays, or an on-the-go treat.

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:
  • 2 cups apples (peeled, diced – Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp butter (optional)
  • For the Dough:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 6–8 tbsp ice water
  • For Assembly:
  • 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
  • Optional: powdered sugar glaze or caramel drizzle

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a food processor or bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until dough comes together. Divide into 2 disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  2. Make the Filling: In a saucepan, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and butter (if using). Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in cornstarch and cook 2–3 minutes more until thickened. Let cool.
  3. Assemble the Pies: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). On a floured surface, roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4–5 inch circles.
  4. Spoon about 1 tbsp of apple filling onto half of each circle. Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and seal with a fork.
  5. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and cut a small slit in each pie for steam to escape.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
  7. Optional: Drizzle with glaze or caramel before serving.

Notes

Use tart-sweet apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best flavor.Keep dough cold to ensure a flaky crust—chill again before baking if needed.For quicker prep, use store-bought pie crust or puff pastry.Fry at 350°F for 2–3 minutes per side for a crispier version.To freeze, wrap unbaked or baked pies individually and store for up to 2 months.

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