Baked Apple Hand Pies
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Baked Apple Hand Pies
Description
Baked Apple Hand Pies start with dried apples cooked down with sugar, butter, cinnamon, and water until tender and syrupy. The fruit is lightly mashed to form a soft filling. This filling is enclosed in small rounds of rolled pie dough, edges crimped to seal. An egg wash helps the crust develop a rich golden finish during baking. The pies bake for about 20-25 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet until crisp and lightly browned.
The final pies have a nice balance of sweet spiced apple and flaky, buttery crust. The egg wash glaze and optional sprinkle of sugar provide subtle sweetness and texture contrast. The hand pie form allows convenient individual portions ideal for sharing or packed snacks.
Cool pies before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in an air fryer, oven, or microwave to restore warmth and texture. Garnish with a simple powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness if desired.
Ingredients
- 5 ounces dried apples Sunrise brand recommended
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pie crust purchased
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons water or milk
Instructions
- Place the dried apples, sugar, water, butter, and cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the fruit is tender and the syrup is thick.
- Remove the filling from the heat and lightly crush the fruit with either a potato masher or a fork. Set the filling aside to cool.
- When the apple filling has cooled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut small circles using a cup or glass as a guide.
- Place a generous tablespoon of filling on each circle.
- Wet the edges of the dough and fold over to completely enclose the filling.
- Crimp around the cut sides of the dough with a fork.
- Place the filled pies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Beat the egg together with the water or milk.
- Brush each prepared pie with the egg wash. You can also sprinkle lightly with sugar if you like.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack.
- When the pies are completely cooled, mix together the powdered sugar and water or milk.
- Drizzle the tops of the pies with the sugar glaze.
Notes
- Brush the hand pies with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar for a golden, sparkling crust.
- Flip pies halfway through baking and apply a second egg wash to both sides for even browning.
- Cool pies completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat leftovers in an air fryer, 350°F oven, or microwave until warmed through.
- Serve finished pies with fresh powdered sugar glaze or garnish for added sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9individual pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 97mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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