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Apple Hand Pies

Irresistibly Easy Apple Hand Pies for Cozy Moments

Delight in these easy homemade Apple Hand Pies, a comforting dessert filled with warm apple goodness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 8 pockets
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 package Pie Crust store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Apples peeled and chopped, use firm, tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • ½ cup Sugar adjust based on the tartness of apples
  • 2 tablespoons Flour helps thicken the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon for warm spice flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg enhances the spice profile
  • 2 tablespoons Butter cut into small cubes
For the Finish
  • 1 egg Egg Wash for brushing the tops
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Sugar optional, for topping

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter or glass

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Hand Pies
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out your pie crust until it reaches about ⅛-inch thickness and cut into 3.5-inch circles.
  3. Chill the dough circles on a plate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Combine chopped apples with sugar, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  5. Place a generous spoonful of apple filling on one half of each circle and add a small cube of butter on top.
  6. Brush the edges with egg wash and fold over to seal, crimping the edges with a fork.
  7. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, then cut small slits in the top.
  8. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
  9. Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pocketCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough, avoid overfilling, and use firm apples. Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.

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