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A hand holding a round, glazed pastry with crimped edges and a small slit in the center. Other pastries and a green apple are blurred in the background.

Apple Hand Pies Recipe

Chef Jenn
Apple Hand Pies are individual pastries filled with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Made with store-bought pie crust, they're easy to prepare and perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 223 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 2 smaller Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Assembly:

  • 2 sheets of store-bought pie crust
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

For the Glaze:

Instructions
 

Prepare the Apple Filling:

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened slightly but still hold their shape.
  • Remove from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.

Assemble the Hand Pies:

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the store-bought pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Use a cookie cutter (2 inches in diameter) or the rim of a glass to cut out circles. You should get about 12 circles total from each sheet of dough.
  • Place a spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of one dough circle. Don't overfill.
  • Top with a second dough circle and gently press down around the edges to seal.
  • Crimp the edges with a fork to fully seal the pie.
  • Brush the tops with beaten egg using a pastry brush for a golden finish.
  • Use a small knife to cut two small slits on top of each pie to allow steam to escape.

Bake the Pies:

  • Place the assembled hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the Glaze:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed for the desired consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled hand pies and allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

 
 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple hand pies, easy apple dessert, fall dessert, mini apple pies
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