Description
These adorable apple hand pies are a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of fall in a portable, easy-to-eat form. With a buttery, flaky crust and a warm, spiced apple filling, each little pie is the perfect balance of sweetness and comfort.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into cubes
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream, cold
4 large apples, peeled and cored
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with pea-sized butter pieces still visible.
- Stir in the cold sour cream with a rubber spatula. The dough will look shaggy at first.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Knead it gently with a few quick folds.
- Pat the dough into a 10-inch log. Roll it out into a 12″ x 14″ rectangle. Dust both sides lightly with flour, and fold it into thirds, like a letter. Flip the dough over, and roll it out again into a 12″ x 14″ rectangle. Fold it in three again, then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Peel, core, and dice the apples. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the apples, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, apple pie spice, and lemon juice. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 8 minutes until the apples are softened.
- Sprinkle the flour over the apples and stir to combine. Let the mixture cook for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and let it cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Roll the chilled dough into an 18″ x 18″ square on a floured surface.
- Use a cookie cutter or a pastry wheel to cut out 16 apple-shaped pieces (or squares if you prefer). Place 8 pieces onto a prepared baking sheet.
- Divide the apple filling among the 8 dough pieces, using about 1 heaping tablespoon for each. Brush the edges with some of the beaten egg.
- Cut small vents into the remaining dough pieces and place them on top of the filled pieces. Press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops of each pie with the remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle with sparkling sugar for added crunch.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
- Let the pies cool for about 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy while they’re still warm!
Notes
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
