Description
Flaky golden pastry filled with warm, spiced apple filling—these hand pies are portable, comforting, and perfect for fall snacking, bake sales, or holiday dessert tables!
Ingredients
Filling:
3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled & diced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
Dough:
2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
1 egg + 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
1 tbsp coarse sugar (for sprinkling)
Optional twists:
Add ½ tsp cardamom for extra spice
Drizzle with caramel or glaze after baking
Mix in raisins or chopped pecans with the filling
Instructions
Make filling: In a saucepan, cook apples with sugar, lemon, spices, and flour for 5–7 mins until tender. Cool.
Assemble pies: Roll out dough, cut into circles (4–5 inches). Spoon filling onto half of each circle, leaving edges clear.
Seal: Fold dough over, press edges with fork to seal. Cut small slits on top for steam.
Bake: Place on parchment-lined tray, brush with egg wash, sprinkle sugar. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 mins, until golden.
Serve: Best warm, with caramel drizzle or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 Per pie
- Fat: 11g Per pie
- Carbohydrates: 30g Per pie
- Protein: 2g Per pie