Description
Savory apple hand pies are the ultimate comfort food, wrapped in a flaky crust and filled with tender apples spiced with cinnamon. These delicious pastries are perfect for any occasion, delivering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. Whether enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or dessert, they promise to warm your heart and impress your guests. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty, these hand pies will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4–6 tbsp cold water
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add cold water until dough forms; chill for 1 hour.
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Roll out chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thick and cut into circles.
- Place apple filling in the center of each circle. Fold over and crimp edges to seal.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie (78g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different apple varieties or add cheese for a savory twist. For added flavor, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruits with the apple filling.