Description
Mini Apple Hand Pies are a delightful twist on classic apple pie, offering the perfect combination of sweet, spiced apple filling encased in a flaky pastry. These handheld treats are not only easy to prepare but also make for an impressive dessert at any gathering. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal preparation time, you can whip up a batch of these delicious mini pies in under an hour. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or simply indulging in a cozy night at home, these Mini Apple Hand Pies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets store-bought pie dough
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 ½ cups finely chopped Fuji or Honeycrisp apples
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ½ tsp cornstarch mixed with water
- Granulated sugar and additional cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pie dough to your desired thickness and cut into shapes.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until tender.
- Stir in cornstarch mixture to thicken the filling; let cool.
- Spoon cooled filling onto half of the dough shapes.
- Brush edges with egg wash, place another dough piece on top, and crimp edges to seal.
- Sprinkle tops with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini hand pie (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg