Apple Hand Pies
Apple Hand Pies are a delightful combination of flaky pastry and sweet, spiced apple filling that evoke the warmth of home. These mini desserts are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy breakfast, a picnic treat, or a comforting dessert after dinner. With their easy-to-make dough and versatile filling options, these hand pies will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzled with caramel sauce for an irresistible treat that brings happiness in every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium/large apples (Granny Smith & Macoun)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4–1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Homemade pie crust or biscuit dough
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small cubes. In a bowl, combine the apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar (to taste), cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well-coated.
- If making from scratch, prepare your pie crust or biscuit dough and roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into circles and place a spoonful of apple filling on one half of each circle. Fold over and seal edges tightly using a fork.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the hand pies in batches until golden brown on both sides (about 2-3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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