Description
Delight in these homemade Apple Hand Pies, featuring a sweet and spiced apple filling wrapped in a flaky, buttery pie crust. Perfectly sized for individual servings, these hand pies are easy to make and ideal for fall gatherings or a cozy dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 2 cups chopped apples (240 grams)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (15 grams)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (adjust to your personal preference)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Egg Wash and Topping
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 tablespoon milk (15 ml)
- 1 tablespoon butter (15 grams, cubed into small pieces, optional)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line one or two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set these aside to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the pie crust circles: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie crusts to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 3.5-inch cookie cutter or a cup, cut out 18 to 20 circles. Reroll any dough scraps to maximize yield. Place these circles on the prepared baking sheets and chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
- Make the apple filling: In a mixing bowl, combine chopped apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until all apple pieces are evenly coated.
- Prepare the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten egg and milk until well blended. Set this aside for later use.
- Assemble the hand pies: Remove the chilled pie crust circles from the fridge. Evenly distribute the apple filling on half of the circles, leaving space at the edges. Add 1 to 2 pieces of cubed butter on top of the filling in each pie.
- Seal the pies: Place the remaining pie crust circles over the filled ones. To seal, dampen the edges with water or the egg wash if needed, then crimp using a fork to close securely and prevent filling leakage.
- Apply egg wash and sugar: Brush the tops of each pie generously with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar for a sweet, crunchy topping. Cut 2 to 3 small slits on the top of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the pies in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and the filling bubbles. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving to enjoy warm, flaky apple goodness.
Notes
- These Apple Hand Pies offer a perfectly balanced sweet and spiced apple filling enveloped in a flaky, buttery crust.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste preference for a milder or stronger spice flavor.
- The addition of cubed butter on the filling enhances richness but can be omitted for a leaner version.
- Using coarse sugar on top adds a delightful crunch and a beautiful sparkle after baking.
- For a shortcut, store-bought pie crusts are convenient and produce excellent results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
