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Apple Hand Pies Made Easy

Apple Hand Pies Made Easy

Buttery, flaky hand pies packed with warm spiced apples and a sparkle of sugar. Perfect for quick desserts or lunchbox treats.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 14 oz chilled pie dough rounds about two rolled crusts
  • 1 lb tart apples, peeled and diced small
  • 0.33 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour thickens the filling
  • 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract optional but nice
  • 2 tbsp beaten egg for egg wash
  • 1 tbsp milk stir into egg wash
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Stir in lemon juice and flour. Cook, stirring, until the juices thicken and apples soften slightly, 5–7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cool the filling to room temperature.
  • Whisk egg and milk to make an egg wash. On a lightly floured surface, unroll or roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness.
  • Cut 4 to 5-inch circles. Brush edges lightly with egg wash.
  • Spoon a heaping tablespoon of apple filling onto each circle. Fold over to form half-moons and crimp edges with a fork.
  • Cut a small vent on top of each pie. Arrange on the prepared sheet, spacing slightly.
  • Brush tops with more egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake until deep golden and bubbling at the vents, 18–22 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a caramel twist, drizzle warm pies with a spoonful of salted caramel. Prefer spice? Add a pinch of cardamom to the filling. To store, keep cooled pies in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate up to 4 days; rewarm in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Apple Hand Pies Made Easy flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.