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Delicious homemade Apple Hand Pies with flaky crust and sweet apple filling
Sophia James

Apple Hand Pies

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These Apple Hand Pies are warm, flaky, and bursting with cinnamon-spiced apple filling. Easy to make in an air fryer or oven, they're the perfect handheld dessert for gatherings or cozy evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 hand pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 5–6 cups apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • rolling pin
  • Air fryer or oven
  • Pastry brush
  • Plastic wrap
  • Knife or pastry cutter

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, combine the flour, butter, sugar, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
  2. Gradually add cold water until the mixture holds together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped apples, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for a few minutes.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick.
  5. Cut the dough into squares. Add filling, fold over, and crimp edges to seal.
  6. Preheat your air fryer or oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake or air fry for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use store-bought crust to save time. Try nutmeg or allspice for deeper flavor. Can be made ahead and frozen. Serve with ice cream, caramel sauce, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

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