Mini Apple Hand Pies Recipe
These delicious apple hand pies take all the work out of making apple pie. The filling is just 6 simple ingredients, and the crust is store bought pie dough with a coating of cinnamon sugar – baked and ready in under an hour!
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Calories: 210kcal
Servings: 0
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Pastry Brush
- Skillet
- Sheet pan
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 2 cups Diced apples
- 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 2–3 tbsp Brown sugar
- ¼ tsp Nutmeg Optional
- Pinch of salt
For the Pies
- 1 sheet Pie dough
- 1 Egg beaten
- 1-2 tbsp Sugar
Instructions
- Soften the ApplesMelt butter in a skillet and add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. The apples soften after a few minutes and the kitchen starts smelling sweet and warm.
- Let the Filling CoolSet the mixture aside to cool slightly warm filling can make the dough tear.
- Roll the DoughRoll out the pie dough to make it a bit thinner and cut it into circles or rectangles.
- Add the FillingSpoon a small amount of apple filling onto each piece, leaving space around the edges.
- Fold and SealFold the dough, press the edges together with a fork, and make small vents on top to let steam escape.
- Brush and SprinkleBrush each hand pie with egg wash and sprinkle a little sugar over the top.
- Bake Until GoldenBake at 400°F for 15–18 minutes until the crust turns golden and crisp.
- Cool Before ServingLet the pies cool for a few minutes, the filling settles and the crust stays flaky.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 140mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg