Mini Apple Hand Pies

Mini Apple Hand Pies are a delightful and portable twist on the classic apple pie, perfect for any occasion. With a flaky crust and a sweet filling made of tender fuji apples, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, these treats can be prepared in under an hour. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, each hand pie offers a burst of comforting flavors that will impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these easy-to-make pastries are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time14 mins

Total Time34 mins

Course: Dessert Cuisine: American Keyword: To enhance flavor, experiment by adding nuts or other fruits to the filling. Chill assembled pies for about 15 minutes before baking to help them hold their shape better. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pie dough available in stores. Servings: Approximately 8 Mini Apple Hand Pies Calories: 170kcal Author: Tisha

Ingredients

1 box store bought pie dough (containing 2 sheets)
2 tbsp unsalted butter (regular or plant-based)
2 1/2 cups finely chopped fuji or honeycrisp apples (about 2 large apples)
1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
1 large egg
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and add apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook until apples are tender.
Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the apple mixture to thicken. Let cool.
Roll out pie dough on a floured surface and cut into desired shapes.
On half of the cut shapes, spoon some cooled filling and brush edges with egg wash.
Top with another dough cutout and seal edges by crimping with a fork; brush tops with more egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

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