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Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies

Cinnamon apple hand pies served on a plate, showcasing golden flaky crust and warm filling.
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Deliciously flaky hand pies filled with a sweet and spiced apple mixture, perfect for creating cozy memories.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, very cold and cubed
  • ½ to ¾ cup Ice-Cold Water
  • 2 pounds Firm, Tart Apples (Granny Smiths recommended)
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • Pinch of Ground Cloves (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon Water or Milk (for egg wash)
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and granulated sugar.
  2. Cut in the Butter: Add very cold, cubed unsalted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
  3. Add the Ice Water: Drizzle in ice-cold water and mix gently until the dough just holds together.
  4. Form and Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Prepare the Apples: Peel, core, and dice the apples.
  6. Combine Filling Ingredients: In a bowl, combine apples with lemon juice.
  7. Add Sugars and Spices: Add the remaining filling ingredients to the apples and toss.
  8. Cook the Filling (Optional): Cook the apple mixture in butter for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened.
  9. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  10. Roll Out the Dough: Roll out one disk of dough to about 1/8 inch thick.
  11. Cut the Shapes: Using a round cutter, cut out circles.
  12. Fill the Pies: Spoon apple filling onto one half of each circle.
  13. Prepare the Egg Wash: Whisk egg and water/milk together.
  14. Seal the Pies: Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and crimp edges to seal.
  15. Add Vents and Finishing Touches: Cut slits in the top of each pie, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
  16. Chill Before Baking: Chill the assembled pies for 15-20 minutes.
  17. Bake the Pies: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  18. Cool and Enjoy: Let cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

Use firm, tart apples for best results. Keep butter very cold for a flakier crust. Dough can be made in advance and stored.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/cinnamon-apple-hand-pies/

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