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Apple Hand Pies

Apple Hand Pies

These apple hand pies are a cozy treat wrapped in golden pastry and filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples—perfect for fall baking or anytime comfort.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 7 hand pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 259
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total), brought to room temperature
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Coarse sugar, for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • 4-inch round cutter
  • Pastry brush
  • Fork
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and gently roll them out to smooth any creases.
  4. Use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out circles from the dough, re-rolling scraps as needed to get about 14 rounds total.
  5. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple mixture onto the center of half the dough circles.
  6. Brush the edges with a bit of beaten egg, then top each with a second dough circle. Press the edges together and seal with a fork.
  7. Place the pies on the prepared baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to cut two small slits in the top of each for steam to escape.
  8. Brush the tops with the remaining egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a crunchy finish.
  9. Bake for 22 minutes, or until the pies are golden and the filling is bubbling slightly.
  10. Let them cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.