Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these irresistible Apple Hand Pies. These delectable pastries are bursting with juicy apple filling, enveloped in a flaky, golden crust that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy autumn afternoon or as a special treat, these hand pies are sure to become a beloved family favorite. With three delectable variations - Classic Apple Hand Pies, Streusel Topped Apple Hand Pies, and Caramel Apple Hand Pies - this recipe offers something for every palate. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. From the sweet and tangy filling to the perfectly crisp crust, these Apple Hand Pies are an absolute delight that will transport you to a world of pure indulgence.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HAND-HELD APPLE PIES
When I was in high school, my best friend's mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me-I finally felt like an adult! -Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour., Combine the sugar, cinnamon and allspice; set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-in. circle. Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture; dot with 1/4 teaspoon butter., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush remaining egg wash over tops. Cut slits in pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar., Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
AUTUMN SPICED APPLE AND PEAR HAND PIES
Close your eyes when you take a bite of these and you can almost hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. These taste and smell like autumn, my favorite season. I like to add a drizzle of dark chocolate at the end; it makes them extra special!
Provided by Chef V
Categories Desserts Pies Fruit Pie Recipes Pear Pie Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir apple, pear, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
- Roll pastry out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles with a 3- to 4-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a small amount of apple mixture onto center of each pastry circle; fold circles in half and press firmly to seal edges. Crimp with a fork, if desired. Place pies on prepared baking sheet.
- Cut 3 small slits in top of each hand pie with a sharp knife. Brush surface of pies with egg mixture; sprinkle with decorating sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes; allow pies to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over pies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 11.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 75.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g
APPLE AND BLUEBERRY HAND PIES
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield about 16 pies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Thaw the sheets of puff pastry as per the box instructions.
- Peel and core the apples and cut into quarters. Toss the apples in the lemon juice so they do not brown while you are dicing them. Cut each quarter into about 2 to 3 (1-inch) pieces.
- In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter until lightly browned. Add the apples and saute for about 3 to 5 minutes until lightly browned. Add the honey and a pinch of salt and toss to mix in well, transfer to the oven and roast for about 15 minutes until apples are soft. Mash with a fork while still warm. Let the apples cool to room temperature and gently fold in the berries.
- Turn the oven down to 400 degrees F.
- In a small mixing bowl beat 1 egg. In another small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar.
- Lay the thawed puff pastry sheets out flat on a floured work surface. Cut large circles out of the pastry with a ring cutter, about 4 per pastry sheet. Brush with the egg-wash on the outer edge of half of the circle. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the apple berry mixture in the center of each round of pastry dough. Fold the dough over to cover the filling, making a semi-circle and sealing the edges.
- Place pies on a buttered oven tray. Repeat with the rest of the pastry dough. When all of the pies are on a sheet tray cut air holes in the top of each pie and brush the tops with egg wash. Sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes until puffed and nicely browned.
CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: granny smith apples, granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, salt, pie dough, medium egg, unsalted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, honey
Provided by Julie Klink
Categories Bakery Goods
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- On a cutting board peel and cut the apples into slices ¼-inch (6-mm) thick.
- Place the apple slices in a medium bowl. Add the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the apples are well-coated, then set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out one of the pie crusts. Use a 4-inch (10-cm) diameter glass or ramekin to cut 6 rounds from the dough. Repeat with the remaining crust so you have 12 dough circles total.
- Place a few apple slices on top of one of the dough circles. Place another circle of dough on top, and seal the edges together. With a fork, crimp the edges and poke a few holes on the top of the hand pie. Repeat with the rest of dough and apples.
- Transfer the hand pies to the baking sheet and brush with egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and honey. Mix thoroughly until the caramel begins to bubble. Remove the sauce from the heat and pour into a small bowl for dipping.
- Once the hand pies have cooled, dunk them face down into the caramel, let any excess drip off. Flip the hand pies right-side up so the caramel oozes down to the edges. Let cool for 2 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649 calories, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 62 grams
CARAMELIZED APPLE HAND PIES
Caramelized apples are tucked in a hand pie that no one expects you to share! - Edwina Gadsby, Hayden, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir 5 minutes. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add to apples. Cook and stir 7-8 minutes longer or until apples begin to soften and caramelize. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll to 1/8-in. thickness; cut four 5-in. circles from each sheet. Place about 3 tablespoons filling on one half of each circle. Moisten pastry edges with water. Fold pastry over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal or, if desired, pinch edges to seal and flute., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Prick tops of pastry with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. , For topping, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush pies with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, top with ice cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APPLE BUTTER HAND PIES
These hand pies are easy to transport, making them perfect for picnics and hostess gifts.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes 14
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine butter and 1 cup sugar. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg to the sugar-butter mixture, and beat until just blended.
- Add cream cheese, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt, and add to the cream-cheese mixture. Beat until completely blended. Transfer the dough to a piece of plastic wrap, and using your hands, press the dough into a 1-inch-thick patty, wrap well, and refrigerate for at least one hour. If preparing ahead of time, the dough can be stored at this point for up to one month in the freezer.
- Divide the refrigerated dough in half. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out one half of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 4 1/2-inch-round biscuit cutter, cut seven circles out of the rolled dough. Transfer the circles to a parchment-lined baking sheet, and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and chilling process with the remaining half of dough.
- Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator, and let stand at room temperature until just pliable, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons apple butter onto one half of each circle of dough. Using your fingers or the back of a spoon, spread out apple butter. Keep apple butter on half the circle, and spread until it is about 1/2 inch from the edge, making sure apple butter is not completely flattened. Quickly brush a little cold water around the circumference of the dough, and fold it in half so the other side comes down over the apple butter, creating a semicircle. Seal the hand pie, and make a decorative edge by pressing the edges of the dough together with the back of a fork. Repeat process with remaining dough. Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and return to the refrigerator to chill for another 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and the cinnamon in a small mixing bowl. Remove the chilled hand pies from the refrigerator, and lightly brush with cold water. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar generously over the pies, and place pies in the oven to bake. Bake until the hand pies are golden brown and just slightly cracked, about 20 minutes. Remove the pies from the oven, and let stand to cool slightly before serving.
GLUTEN FREE BROWN BUTTER APPLE HAND PIES
Many years ago, a southern neighbor taught me to make fried apple pies. I wanted something similar but not fried. I combined several recipes I found on the web along with a gluten-free pie crust recipe I found. Although there are several steps, these hand pies are simple. Kids will enjoy helping with the assembly. Terrific warmed in the microwave with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt on the side!
Provided by Peggy D
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pulse 2 1/2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, xanthan gum, and salt together in a food processor; add 3/4 cup butter, 2 eggs, and cold water. Blend until evenly mixed and crumbly but holds together when pinched; add more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed. Form dough into a ball, place in a bowl, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix apples, 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat until foamy; continue cooking and stirring until butter is brown with a nutty aroma, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour browned butter over apple mixture; stir to coat.
- Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into 4-inch circles. Whisk 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water together in a bowl; brush egg wash over each circle of dough. Spoon about 2 tablespoons apple filling on 1 half of each circle; fold the other half over the filling. Crimp the edges of each pie together using a fork. Place pies on a baking sheet; brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon white sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pies are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
SALTED CARAMEL APPLE HAND PIES
Homemade apple hand pies with flaky pie crust and cinnamon apple filling! This individually-portioned dessert is perfect for your holiday parties.
Provided by Food City
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
- Core and thinly slice apple; coarsely chop slices. You should have about 2 cups. In a large bowl, toss apples with sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Dust work surface with flour.
- Soften 1 pie crust as label directs; unroll crust. Cut into 9 circles using a 3-inch round cutter or glass. Gather dough scraps; with a rolling pin, roll out scraps and cut 3 more circles.
- Place about 2 tablespoons apple filling and 2 pieces caramel in the center of 6 circles; top each with remaining 6 circles. Seal edges of pies with fork; transfer pies to the prepared pan. Repeat process with remaining pie crust to make 6 more pies.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg; evenly brush tops of pies with egg and sprinkle with salt. With a paring knife, cut 2 vents in the top of each pie. Bake pies 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 339.8 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
APPLE HAND PIES
These hand pies, also known as turnovers, look too perfect to be homemade. Any of your favorite pie fillings, both sweet and savory, will work. I hope you give this easy technique a try soon. Enjoy!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Desserts Pies Apple Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
- Cut peeled and cored apples into quarters, cut each quarter into 3 wedges, and cut wedges into chunks.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; let butter brown to a light golden color and until butter smells toasted, about 1 minute. Stir apples into hot butter; sprinkle with salt, white sugar, and brown sugar. Cook and stir apple mixture until apples are softened, about 5 minutes. Mix in cinnamon and water; continue cooking until apples are soft and sticky, 1 to 2 more minutes. Spread apple filling onto a plate to cool.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Form a dough piece into a ball, place on a floured work surface, and roll into a circle about 8 inches in diameter. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup apple filling in the center. Fold dough over filling, leaving about 1 inch of dough on the bottom side visible below the top side. Gently press dough closed around filling, using your fingertips.
- Fold the overhanging bottom part of the dough up over the top edge, working your way around the crust, and pinch the overhang tightly to the top part of the crust.
- Crimp the edge tightly closed, pinching a little bit of dough with the thumb and forefinger of one hand and using your index finger on the other hand to push a small notch into the pinched dough. Continue pinching and notching all the way around until the crust is tightly crimped together. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Transfer pies onto prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk egg with milk in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Brush top of each hand pie with egg mixture and sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon white sugar. Cut 3 small vent holes in the top of each pie.
- Bake in the preheated oven until pies are golden brown and filling is bubbling, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.1 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 753.9 mg, Sugar 31.3 g
TURKEY, APPLE AND CHEDDAR HAND PIES
These portable mini pies are a breeze to make with shredded, cooked turkey (great for leftovers), tart apples and a bite of cheddar. Perfect for a lunch pack or a healthy on-the-go option when rushing to a weeknight game.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In bowl, combine turkey, apple, cheddar, green onion and parsley.
- Divide the mixture over four of the tart shells. Brush edges of tarts with egg and top with remaining shells. Brush with egg and sprinkle each with coarse salt. Using the tip of a sharp knife, make a few ventilation slits in the top of each pie.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) until pastry is golden and filling is hot and bubbling, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to peel and slice the apples. This will help to prevent them from browning.
- If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to brush the egg wash onto the hand pies.
- Be careful not to overfill the hand pies, or they will be difficult to seal.
- If you are using a convection oven, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from spilling out.
Conclusion:
Apple hand pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover apples. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dessert that your family and friends will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, be sure to try apple hand pies.
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