Apple Hand Pies
Apple hand pies are a delightful, portable pastry that combines a flaky crust with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Perfect for any occasion, these treats evoke warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Whether enjoyed at a family gathering or as a cozy snack at home, these hand pies will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 hand pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry (2 sheets)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into squares or circles.
- Place spoonfuls of the apple mixture on one half of each pastry piece. Fold over and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
- Whisk the egg with water and brush it over each pie for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (85g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg