Description
Delightful Apple Hand Pies filled with a warm, cinnamon-spiced apple mixture, encased in a flaky crust, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium/large apples Granny Smith & Macoun
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼–1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Homemade pie crust or biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel, core, and chop the apples into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar (to taste), lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cook the mixture for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are slightly softened, then remove from heat.
- Roll out the pie crust or biscuit dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each circle, then fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious Apple Hand Pies!
Notes
For added flavor, consider brushing the hand pies with an egg wash before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Apple Hand Pies, dessert recipes, baking, handmade pastries, American desserts