Apple Hand Pies Recipe

Do you love apple pies? If you do, try making these apple hand pies by The Cooking Foodie! They are crispy and have a delicious apple filling on the inside. They can be enjoyed all year round but taste better in fall when apples are in season and are freshly picked. Save this recipe for this coming Thanksgiving and make it with your family!

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This recipe only requires simple pantry ingredients. To make the homemade crust, you need all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, and water. For the filling, you need apples, butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and egg. If you have a ton of fresh apples, this is one of the best recipes to make with them. Give this a try – it will instantly become your favorite.

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Easy Apple Hand Pies Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 2/3 cup of butter (chilled and cubed)
• 1/3 cup of ice-cold water (or more if needed)

For the filling:

• 3 apples
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• egg wash for brushing

How to Make Apple Hand Pies

Step 1:

Start by making the dough. In a food processor, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cubed butter, then blend the dough until the crumbs form.

Step 2:

Add the water and stir until well incorporated.

Step 3:

Cover the dough with a plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator. Refrigerate for an hour.

Step 4:

While waiting for the dough, make the filling. Peel and chop the apples.

Step 5:

In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the butter. Once melted, add chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix, the cook over medium heat until the apples are tender for about 8 to 10 minutes. Once done, remove it from the heat, and add the cornstarch. Stir to combine then set aside to cool.

Step 6:

Assembly. Start by preheating the oven to 375F.

Step 7:

Flour your working surface, then place the dough. Roll it out until it is 1/8″ thick. Using a round cutter, cut out 4-inch circles.

Step 8:

Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture in the center of the circles. Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold the dough over the filling. Using a fork, seal the edges. Place in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 9:

Brush the pies with egg wash. Using a pairing knife, cut a few small slits on top of each hand pie. Sprinkle sugar on top if preferred.

Step 10:

Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Once done baking, allow the pies to cool slightly before serving.

Apple Hand Pies Recipe