Mini Apple Hand Pies
Indulge in the warmth of Mini Apple Hand Pies, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These charming pastries feature a sweet and spiced apple filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Shaped like little apples and adorned with a lovely lattice design, they not only taste amazing but also make for an impressive dessert display. Ideal for cozy weekends or festive gatherings, these bite-sized delights are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Enjoy them warm from the oven or at room temperature—either way, they’re bound to disappear quickly!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup icing sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 2 apples, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by tossing chopped apples with lemon juice. Cook in melted butter for about 10–12 minutes with sugar and cinnamon until tender. Let cool.
- For the crust, sift flour and icing sugar together. Rub in cold butter until crumbly, then mix in egg and milk to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough, cut into shapes using an apple-shaped cookie cutter, fill with apple mixture, seal edges, and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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