Apple Hand Pie

Transport your taste buds to a cozy autumn afternoon with these delightful Apple Hand Pies—portable pockets of flaky, buttery pastry filled with a luscious spiced apple filling. Perfect for fall gatherings, lunches, or an on-the-go treat, these hand pies are crafted from scratch, starting with a homemade buttery pie crust that's both tender and crisp. The filling combines diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a warm and comforting blend of flavors. A quick egg wash gives these hand pies a beautiful golden hue, while a small slit on top lets the aromatic filling peek through as they bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these Apple Hand Pies are the ultimate bite-sized dessert or snack for apple lovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disc of dough to about 1/8 inch thickness.

Step 9

Cut the dough into circles using a 4 inch round cookie cutter or a similarly sized object.

Step 10

Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the center of each dough circle.

Step 11

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and use a fork to crimp the edges to seal.

Step 12

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of milk.

Step 13

Brush the tops of each pie with the egg wash, and cut a small slit to allow steam to escape.

Step 14

Bake the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Step 15

Allow the pies to cool on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy your delicious apple hand pies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1451.1 grams (1451.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3614

Total Fat 203.70g	261%
Saturated Fat 124.30g	622%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 714mg	238%
Sodium 2529mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 421.00g	153%
Dietary Fiber 24.20g	86%
Total Sugars 157.40g
Protein 41.40g	83%

Vitamin D 171IU	856%
Calcium 257mg	20%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1225mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 45.7%