Apple Hand Pies
Apple hand pies are a delightful treat featuring sweet apple filling encased in a flaky crust. Perfect for snacks or desserts any time of year.
Ingredients
For the apple filling
- 5 medium/large apples (Granny Smith & Macoun) Peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter For cooking the apples
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar For sweetness
- 1/4-1/2 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on desired sweetness
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice To enhance flavor
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch For thickening the filling
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For spice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg For spice
For the crust
- 1 batch homemade pie crust or biscuit dough You can also use store-bought
Instructions
Make the Apple Filling
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the apples and cook for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook this mixture for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assemble and Bake the Hand Pies
- While the filling is cooling, roll out your pie crust or biscuit dough on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out circles using a large cookie cutter or a cup.
- Place a spoonful of the apple filling onto one half of each circle.
- Fold the other half over and press the edges to seal.
- Crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative touch.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.