Description

Flaky, buttery mini apple hand pies filled with a warm cinnamon-spiced apple mixture, perfect for a cozy dessert or snack. These handheld treats are easy to serve and irresistibly comforting.

Ingredients

300 g all-purpose flour

60 g granulated sugar

1 tsp salt

220 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes

110 ml water

800 g apples, peeled and cut into small cubes

60 g unsalted butter

150 g brown sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp salt

2 tbsp water

1 egg

1 tbsp water (for egg wash)

4 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and rub into the mixture until crumbly with small butter pieces visible.
Add water and gently knead until the dough comes together. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
In a pot over medium heat, combine apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until apples soften and mixture thickens. Cool completely, then chill.
Roll dough on a floured surface to about 2 mm thickness. Cut circles (9–10 cm diameter).
Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of half the circles.
Cover with remaining circles, seal edges with a fork, trim if needed, and cut small slits on top.
Beat egg with water and brush over pies. Sprinkle brown sugar on top.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20–30 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.

Keep butter cold and avoid overworking dough for a flaky crust.

Can substitute apples with pears or a mix of both.

Add nutmeg or cloves for deeper spice flavor.

Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.

Reheat in oven at 160°C for 10 minutes to maintain crispness.

Freeze before or after baking; bake from frozen with extra time.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini pie
Calories: 305 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg