Description
Apple Hand Pies are the ultimate autumn treat, featuring a golden, flaky crust enveloping a warm, spiced apple filling. Each bite is a delightful reminder of cozy days spent baking in the kitchen. These portable pastries are perfect for gatherings or as an indulgent snack, and they’re surprisingly easy to make. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll impress family and friends with this comforting dessert that encapsulates the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 3 cups tart apples, peeled and sliced (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. For the dough: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- 2. For the filling: Toss sliced apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in another bowl.
- 3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out chilled dough to about 1/8 inch thick; cut into circles.
- 4. Place apple filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
- 5. Bake on a parchment-lined sheet for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg