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Hand pies on a piece of brown paper.
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Homemade Apple Hand Pies

These homemade apple hand pies are mini apple pies made with a sweet cinnamon spiced apple pie filling sandwiched between flaky pieces of pie dough.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 1 Pie dough recipe

APPLE FILLING

  • 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Make the pie dough recipe .
  • Pre-heat oven to 375F/190C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice.
  • Roll out the pastry to a rectangle, cut into 6 squares, Divide the apple mixture in the centre of each square. Then fold diagonally to form a rectangle. Seal the edges, make 2 small slits on the top of each rectangle.. Place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, sprinkle with demerara or turbinado sugar. Bake for 18-20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!

Notes

How to store

Store: Leftover baked apple hand pies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days. For longer storage, transfer to the refrigerator up to 4 days and bring to room temperature before serving. 
Freeze: Cool completely then wrap in plastic wrap then foil and store in the freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and then reheat in the oven for 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg | Phosphorus: 25mg