Apple Hand Pie
Indulge in the warm, nostalgic flavors of homemade Apple Hand Pies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These portable sweet pastries boast a flaky, buttery crust wrapped around a luscious apple filling spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a touch of brown sugar. Made from scratch, the dough comes together easily and crisps up beautifully in the oven. The spiced apple filling, sweetened and thickened with cornstarch and brightened with a hint of lemon juice, is gently cooked to perfection for a rich, caramelized flavor. Each perfectly portioned pie is brushed with an egg wash to achieve a golden, glossy finish. Perfect for on-the-go snacking, desserts, or a comforting addition to your brunch spread, these hand pies are truly irresistible. Easy to make and incredibly satisfying, they’re a must-try for anyone who loves classic apple pie flavors in a handheld form!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 0.5 cup Ice water
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 unit Egg
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Add 1 cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add up to 0.5 cup of ice water, a tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overwork the dough.
Divide the dough in half, shape each half into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling by combining 3 cups of diced apples with 0.5 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
Cook the apple mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture is thickened, about 10 minutes. Let it cool.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.
Cut the dough into circles using a 4 inch round cookie cutter or a similarly sized object.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and use a fork to crimp the edges to seal.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of milk.
Brush the tops of each pie with the egg wash, and cut a small slit to allow steam to escape.
Bake the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Allow the pies to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your delicious apple hand pies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.7 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.3 g | 622% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 714 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 2529 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.0 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 157.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.4 g | 83% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1225 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
