Mini Apple Hand Pies
Mini Apple Hand Pies are the perfect autumn treat, combining warm spiced apple filling with a buttery, flaky crust. These adorable pastries are shaped like little apples and feature a charming lattice top that makes them not only delicious but visually appealing. Ideal for fall gatherings, lunchboxes, or cozy weekend baking, these mini pies deliver comforting flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 mini hand pies 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 tablespoons cold milk
- 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. Melt butter in a saucepan, add apples, cook for 5 minutes, then stir in sugar and cinnamon until tender. Cool completely.
- For the crust, combine flour and icing sugar in a bowl. Add cold butter and rub until crumbly. Mix in egg and milk to form a dough. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out dough to ¼-inch thickness. Cut out pastry bases with an apple-shaped cookie cutter.
- Place apple filling on each base, seal edges, and create a lattice top with additional dough strips.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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