Description
Apple hand pies are the ultimate cozy dessert, perfect for any gathering or quiet evening at home. With a flaky golden crust and a warm spiced apple filling, these delightful pastries evoke the nostalgia of autumn days. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, you’ll want to savor every bite of these charming treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 5–6 tbsp ice water
- 3 cups apples (peeled and chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, combine apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
- Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut into circles.
- Place filling on half of each circle, fold over and seal edges with fingers or fork.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg