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Apple Hand Pies

Indulgent Apple Hand Pies That Steal the Autumn Show!

Delight in these portable Apple Hand Pies, perfect for gatherings or as a comforting snack, filled with spiced apples and a flaky crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 1 package Pie Crust Use store-bought or homemade for flakiness.
For the Apple Filling
  • 4 cups Apples Firm varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
  • ½ cup Sugar Adjust to taste depending on sweetness of apples.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Thickens the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adds warmth.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances apple flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Cut into small cubes to enrich filling.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Brush on edges for a golden finish.
To Finish
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar Optional for added crunch.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • round cutter
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out pie crust to ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 3.5-inch circles. Chill the circles.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mix chopped apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until coated.
  4. Place apple filling in the center of half the circles and dot with butter. Leave space around edges.
  5. Brush edges with egg wash, place remaining circles on top, and crimp edges with a fork.
  6. Brush tops with egg wash, optionally sprinkle with coarse sugar, and cut steam slits.
  7. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  8. Let cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, choose firm apples and avoid overfilling the pies to prevent leakage.

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