The beauty of these apple hand pies from recipe developer Sohla El-Waylyy is how easy they are, especially because they call for pre-made pie dough. El-Waylyy says it's best to use Granny Smith apples, which cook down into a thick and jammy compote without the need for too much starch. You'll need to let the filling cool completely or the uncooked crust will melt, so you can make the filling ahead of time before forming your pies.
Make the filling:
Peel apples and cut around the core to remove the flesh in large cheeks. Dice the apple flesh into rough ½-inch pieces and transfer to a medium saucepan. Add apple cider and sugar, and bring to a boil over high heat. Continue simmering the apples, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and translucent, the liquid has cooked down enough to coat the back of the spoon, and the mixture looks darkened in color, 12 to 14 minutes. -
In a small bowl, stir together the starch with a few spoonfuls of the apple mixture to dissolve then stir it back into the pot. While stirring constantly, simmer the mixture for a full minute to cook the starch.
Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and butter. Transfer to a bowl to cool completely. (The filling can be made 3 days in advance and kept chilled.)
Make the pies:
Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
Lightly dust a clean and dry surface with flour and unroll the prepared pie crust, gently warming it up with your hands if it feels stiff. If needed, use a rolling pin to gently roll it out into an even 11-inch circle. Using a sharp paring knife, cut the crust into quarters.
Divide the chilled apple compote evenly between the four pie crust wedges, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Working with one piece at a time, brush the edges with egg wash and fold the sides over the filling to overlap in the middle and form a cone, taking care to press the tip closed.
Transfer the hand pie to a baking sheet lined with parchment and place seam side down. Use the side of your hand to gently press the wide end of the cone to seal. Fold over the edge and crimp with your fingers or a fork, just like you would for a full pie. Using the tip of a paring knife, cut a couple of slits into the hand pie to release steam as it bakes. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. and freeze for at least 20 minutes before baking. (Alternatively, freeze overnight before individually wrapping and storing for up to 2 months.)
In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. In another small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Brush the hand pies evenly with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before eating.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (203g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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Calories: 194 | ||
Calories from Fat: 29 (15%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 3.2g | 4 % | |
Saturated Fat 1.9g | 9 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.8g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.2g | ||
Cholesterol 7.6mg | 2 % | |
Sodium 940.8mg | 32 % | |
Potassium 215.3mg | 6 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 43.7g | 13 % | |
Dietary Fiber 3.1g | 12 % | |
Sugars, other 40.6g | ||
Protein 0.4g | 1 % | |
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Calories per serving: 194
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