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Apple Hand Pies Recipe

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Delightful homemade Apple Hand Pies featuring a sweet, spiced apple filling encased in flaky pie crusts. These portable treats can be baked or air-fried to create golden, bubbling pies perfect for dessert or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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For the Apple Filling

  • 2 large Granny Smith apples (about 1 lb.), peeled and diced
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg

For the Pie Crust and Assembly

  • 2 unbaked pie crusts, rolled into two 12-inch circles
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until barely golden. Add the diced apples, sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Cook stirring often for about 5 minutes until the apples soften and sugars dissolve. Stir in water, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook for an additional 4 minutes. Transfer the filling onto a plate and refrigerate to cool completely.
  2. Cut Dough Circles: Using the lid of a small pot (about 6 inches in diameter), cut out 6 circles from the rolled pie crusts.
  3. Mix Egg Wash: Whisk together the egg and milk to create the egg wash for sealing and glazing the pies.
  4. Assemble Pies: Spoon about 1/4 cup of cooled apple filling onto each dough circle, placing it slightly off center. Brush the outer edge of each circle with the egg wash. Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with your finger. For a decorative edge, press around the sealed edge with the tines of a fork. Make three slits in the top of each pie to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops of the pies with the remaining egg wash.
  5. Cook in Air Fryer: Place 2 or 3 pies in the air fryer basket at a time. Cook at 350°F for 12 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Repeat with the remaining pies.
  6. Or Bake in Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the pies to the baking sheet and bake for approximately 15 minutes until golden and the filling is bubbling.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the pies to cool before serving. For an extra treat, serve with vanilla ice cream or lightly sweetened whipped cream.

Notes

  • Ensure the apple filling is cooled completely before assembling pies to prevent soggy dough.
  • Granny Smith apples provide a tart contrast to the sweet filling; other tart apple varieties can be substituted.
  • The decorative fork edge not only seals the pie but adds a nice presentation touch.
  • Air fryer times may vary slightly depending on your appliance; check the pies around 10 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • These pies can be made ahead and frozen before cooking; bake or air-fry from frozen, adding a few minutes to the cook time.

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