Description
Apple Hand Pies are a delightful handheld pastry that captures the essence of homemade apple pie in a convenient, portable format. These flaky treats are filled with a warm, spiced apple mixture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or as a snack, they are easy to make and customizable to fit your taste preferences. Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, Apple Hand Pies are sure to impress at any gathering. With their charming size and delicious flavor, they’re perfect for sharing or indulging solo!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium/large apples (Granny Smith & Macoun)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4–1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Homemade pie crust or biscuit dough
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling and slicing them thinly. In a bowl, mix sliced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar (to taste), cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Roll out the pie dough to about 1/8 inch thick and cut into rounds.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling in each round, fold to create a half-moon shape, and seal the edges.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush tops with melted butter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg