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Apple Hand Pie

A delightful, portable dessert featuring a flaky crust filled with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and diced
  • 6-8 tablespoons ice water
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or pastry cutter
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
  2. Add the diced butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. In a bowl, mix the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  6. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
  7. Cut the dough into circles, about 5-6 inches in diameter.
  8. Place a spoonful of apple filling on one half, then fold over and seal the edges.
  9. Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  10. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful dessert.