Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Mini Apple Hand Pies. Encased in a flaky, buttery crust, each bite reveals a warm spiced apple filling that captures the essence of autumn. Perfect for cozy gatherings, lunchboxes, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these charming pastries are not only delicious but also visually appealing. With their adorable apple shape and golden lattice topping, they are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup icing sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 teaspoons cold milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by tossing chopped apples with lemon juice, then cooking them with butter, sugar, and cinnamon until tender. Let cool.
- For the crust, combine flour and icing sugar; rub in cold butter until crumbly. Mix in egg and milk to form a soft dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and cut into apple shapes using a cookie cutter. Fill each with cooled apple mixture and seal with a lattice topping.
- Freeze assembled pies for 15 minutes before brushing with egg wash and baking at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment by adding nuts or different spices to the apple filling for enhanced flavor. These hand pies can be frozen unbaked for up to 3 months; bake straight from the freezer when ready.