Description
These Apple Hand Pies are a delightful dessert that perfectly capture cozy, comforting flavors. Featuring a flaky double pie crust filled with cinnamon-spiced apple pie filling, these portable treats are easy to make and perfect for serving at family gatherings or enjoying as a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 21 ounces apple pie filling (store bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Dough
- 1 package double pie crust (store bought or homemade)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the hand pies.
- Prepare filling: Chop the apple pie filling into small pieces and mix in the cinnamon evenly to add a warm spice flavor throughout.
- Prepare egg wash: Beat the egg with the milk until they are well combined to create a glaze that will help the crust brown beautifully.
- Roll out dough: Roll out the pie dough to about ⅛ inch thick on a floured surface and use a 4-inch round cutter to cut out 10 circles.
- Fill dough circles: Place about 1 ½ tablespoons of the cinnamon apple filling onto the center of each dough circle, leaving edges free for sealing.
- Seal hand pies: Brush the edges of the dough circles with egg wash, fold each circle over to create a half-moon shape, then press the edges firmly together with a fork to crimp and seal. Cut two small slits on top of each pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of each hand pie with the remaining egg wash to ensure a shiny, golden finish after baking.
- Bake: Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until the crusts are golden and cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Remove from oven and let the hand pies cool slightly before serving to enjoy warm and flaky apple goodness.
Notes
- For best results, use cold pie dough and chill the dough before rolling out to prevent sticking and tearing.
- You can substitute fresh homemade apple pie filling for a more natural flavor.
- Adjust cinnamon quantity to taste depending on how spiced you like your filling.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert option.
- Leftover hand pies can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in an oven or toaster oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (approx. 90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple hand pies, apple dessert, cinnamon apple pie, handheld dessert, baked apple pies
