Glazed Apple Hand Pies
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Glazed Apple Hand Pies
Description
This recipe crafts hand-sized apple pies using a double pie crust rolled and cut into apple shapes or rounds. The filling is made by sautéing peeled, cored, and diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until softened and juicy. Flour is added to thicken the mixture before cooling.
The crust pieces are filled with a measured amount of filling, sealed, and baked until golden. Once cooled slightly, a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk is brushed over the hand pies to add sweetness and a glossy finish. The texture contrasts the flaky crust with tender, warmly spiced apple filling.
Different apple varieties such as Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Pink Lady, and others can be used depending on preferred balance of tartness and sweetness. The recipe uses a standard pie crust known for flakiness, chilled before rolling for easier handling.
Ingredients
Apple Hand Pies
- 1 pie crust double crust
- 4 cups apple peeled, cored, and diced (about 4 large apples
- 3 Tablespoons butter salted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 egg large
Simple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare pie crust and refrigerate for 1 hour. Pull from fridge and let rest on the counter for 10 minutes so they will roll out more easily. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat the oven to 425°F.
- While the oven heats, peel, core, and dice the apples. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When butter is melted, add the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, and cook for 5-10 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and released their juices.
- Sprinkle the flour over the apples and stir thoroughly to combine. Cook for 1 minute more to thicken the juices released from the apples, then remove from heat.
- Roll out 1 crust on a lightly floured surface and cut it into apple shapes with an apple cookie cutter, or use a large circle cutter. Gently transfer the apple-shaped pieces of crust to a parchment lined backing sheet. You may need to combine and re-roll scraps of pastry dough.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling into the center of each apple crust, leaving space on the edges to seal with a second crust. Roll out the second crust on a lightly floured surface and cut it into apple shapes with the same cookie cutter or large circle cutter. Carefully place each top crust on each mound of apple pie filling and press the sides down to match the sides of the bottom crust. You may need to slightly stretch the top crust to reach the edges. Use a fork to press around the edges of each hand pie for a good seal and a decorative finish.
- Make an egg wash by beating the egg in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon of water, then brush the tops of each hand pie with the egg wash using a pastry brush. Cut a slit in the dough on top of each hand pie.
- Bake at 425°F for 18-20 minutes, until the crust is lightly browned. While the hand pies are baking, prepare glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk in a medium bowl.
- When pies are done, transfer them to a wire rack and brush with the glaze using a clean pastry brush. Alternatively, you could drizzle the glaze over the pies or even dip them into the glaze. Allow to cool and let the glaze set for at least 10-15 minutes before serving either warm, cold or room temperature.
Notes
- Use pie-friendly apple varieties like Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady for balanced flavor and texture.
- Chill the pie crust before rolling to prevent stickiness and achieve a flakier texture.
- The glazing step adds sweetness and shine; adjust thickness by adding more or less milk.
- Ensure apples are diced evenly for uniform cooking in the filling.
- This recipe uses a double pie crust; a standard flaky crust recipe is recommended.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 104mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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