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Apple Hand Pies

These Glazed Apple Hand Pies are the perfect fall treat. And in about 30 minutes, you'll have one of these delicious baked treats in your hands!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Pie Filling & Crust
  • 1 box refrigerated pie crust (for two pies, 14.1 ounce)
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups diced and peeled apples (about 2 large apples)
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg white (beaten)
Glaze
  • 1.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Remove pie crusts from package and allow to come to room temperature while you prepare the filling. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Dice and peel apples. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apples, salt, nutmeg, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Heat for about 5-10 minutes, until apples are soft, stirring occasionally.
  3. While apples are heating, unroll pie crusts and cut 6-7 circles from each crust (using a 4-inch biscuit cutter). You may have to roll scraps to get extra circles. Set aside.
  4. After apples have softened, sprinkle in flour. Heat for an additional minute, stirring thoroughly.
  5. Using a 1 Tablespoon scoop, drop apple mixture into the center of each pie crust circle. Fold in half and pinch edges completely. Fold pinched edges over. Poke each hand pie with the tines of a fork to prevent bursting.
  6. Beat egg white in a small bowl. Brush over the tops of each pie. Bake on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned.
Glaze & Serve
  1. While pies are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl to create the glaze.
  2. Remove cooked pies from the baking sheet and immediately drop into the glaze, coating them completely. Return to parchment paper and allow to set, about 10 minutes. Enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

These apple hand pies are a delightful treat perfect for any season, especially fall. You can easily adapt the filling with other fruits!