Apple Hand Pies

Here’s a delicious recipe for Apple Hand Pies 

Ingredients

For

• 2 ½ cu
• 1 ts
• 1 tbsp granulated
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 6

For the

• 3
• ¼ tsp
• 2
• 1 t
• ¼
• 1
• 1 tsp lemon
• 1 tbsp unsalted

For

• 1
• 1
• Turbin

Instructions

Step

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt,
2. Add the cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, mix until the butter is pea-s
3. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
4. Divide the dough into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and

Step 2: Prepare the Fi

1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice.
2. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens. Stir in flour to bind any extra liquid.
3. Remove from heat and le

Step 3: Assemble the

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment pape
2. Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness. Cut out circles (about 4–5 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter or sma
3. Place a heaping tablespoon of the apple filling in
4. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
5. Place pies on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for

Step 4:

1. In a small bowl, mix the egg with water to make the egg wash.
2. Brush the tops of the pies with the egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
3. Cut small slits on the top of each pie to a
4. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden

S

• Let the hand pies cool on a wire rack for 10
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips

• Customize the filling: Add ra
• Make ahead: The dough and

Enjoy your delicious homemade Ap