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Baked Apple-Cinnamon Hand Pies (made with Pie Dough)


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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

  1. Peel and finely dice apples, making sure to dice as small as possible. Add to a bowl.
  2. Add in sugars, and cinnamon. Mix to combine.
  3. Let sit while prepping the pie crust.

Pie Crust 

  1. Make according to the recipe directions.
  2. Roll out with a rolling pin until about 1/4 - 1/8 inch thick. 
  3. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place a spoonful (about a tablespoon) of the apples into the center of the pie crust circle.
  3. Fold the circle over, creating a half-moon shape. 
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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

  1. Follow the recipe above and stop before brushing with egg wash and baking.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove off the baking sheet and place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  4. 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
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