Description
Apple Hand Pies are the ultimate blend of sweet and flaky, featuring a buttery crust filled with spiced apples, cinnamon, and sugar. These delightful treats evoke memories of cozy family gatherings and crisp autumn days. Perfect for potlucks or movie nights, they offer a nostalgic experience that everyone will love. Easy to make, these hand pies will impress guests with their golden crusts and mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 4–5 tbsp cold water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Toss apple slices with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick; cut out circles.
- Assemble Your Pies: Place filling on one half of each circle, fold over, and seal edges.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (85g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg