Description
We are turning a fall classic into a mini version with these Apple Hand Pies! All the flavors you love packed into a bite-size pie you can happily hold!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
Apple Filling
- 3-4 Granny Smith Apples - peeled and finely diced into small pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 2 Tablespoon Sugar + more for topping
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- Egg & White Sugar - for egg wash and sprinkling
Instructions
Apple Filling
- Peel and finely dice apples, making sure to dice as small as possible. Add to a bowl.
- Add in sugars, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
- Let sit while prepping the pie crust.
Pie Crust
- Make according to the recipe directions.
- Roll out with a rolling pin until about 1/4 - 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut out circles with a large cookie cutter. You will want the circles to be about 4" in diameter -roll out the circles a little more if needed to get to that size.
To Assemble
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place a spoonful (about a tablespoon) of the apples into the center of the pie crust circle.
- Fold the circle over, creating a half-moon shape.
- Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal them shut and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Repeat until the apple mixture is all gone.
- Crack an egg in a bowl, add a splash of water, and whisk. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the apple hand pies and sprinkle the tops with a little white sugar.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the pastry has cooked all the way through to the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy!
Notes
- Store-bought pie crust can be used as well if preferred. Buy the sheets of pie crust - not the kind already in a pie plate.
How to Make Ahead and Freeze
- Follow the recipe above and stop before brushing with egg wash and baking.
- Place all of the finished pies on a baking sheet and place them in the freezer. Freeze for about 30 minutes until they are all frozen and solid.
- Remove off the baking sheet and place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- To bake, remove from the freezer and place on a baking sheet. Brush with the eggs wash and sugar and bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 6.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.1 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 10.7 mg