Description
Flaky, portable hand pies filled with spiced tender apples. A perfect cozy autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages refrigerated pie crusts (4 crusts total)
- 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp coarse sparkling sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform pieces. In a mixing bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the apples and toss to coat evenly.
- Unroll the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch or 5-inch round cutter, cut out circles of dough. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, leaving a small border. Brush the edges with a little water.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Transfer pies to the prepared baking sheets. Whisk the egg and water together, then brush the top of each pie with the egg wash.
- Cut small slits in the top of each pie for ventilation and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Ensure apples are diced very small so they cook through fully. Serve warm with caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cooling Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
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