Description
Delicious and easy-to-make apple hand pies perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 4 cups peeled, cored, and chopped apples (about 4 medium)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Divide the dough in half, flatten into discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in lemon juice.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disc of dough into a 12-inch circle. Cut out 6 (4-inch) circles. Repeat with the second disc of dough.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Moisten the edges of the dough with water. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Cut a few small slits in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.
- Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For crispier crust, ensure your butter and water are very cold.
- You can use store-bought pie crust to save time.
- Add a pinch of ground cloves for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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