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Mini Apple Pies (Apple Hand Pies) Recipe

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These Mini Apple Pies, also known as Apple Hand Pies, are delightful little pastries filled with a sweet and spiced apple filling. Made with a flaky homemade dough and a cinnamon-scented apple mixture, they are perfect for a cozy dessert or a sweet snack. Crisply baked to golden perfection, these hand pies deliver all the comforting flavors of classic apple pie in a convenient, handheld form.

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 220 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 110 ml water

For the filling:

  • 800 g apples (about 4 large apples, Pink Lady, Fuji, or Royal Gala preferred)
  • 60 g unsalted butter
  • 150 g brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp water

For painting:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and pinch them into the dry ingredients until some small butter lumps remain for flakiness. Add water and gently knead until the dough just comes together. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 days.
  2. Prepare the filling: Peel and finely dice the apples into 4-5mm cubes. Put them in a pot with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils and thickens to a jam-like consistency. Cool completely in the refrigerator to solidify the filling.
  3. Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough to about 2mm thickness. Use a 9-10cm round cookie cutter to cut circles from the dough.
  4. Assemble the pies: Place about 2 tablespoons of the cold apple filling in the center of each dough circle. Lightly dampen the edges with water if needed. Stretch a second dough circle slightly and cover the filling. Seal the edges tightly by pressing with a fork. Trim the edges with the same cookie cutter for neatness and cut 3 slits on top to vent steam.
  5. Paint and bake: Beat the egg with water and brush over the pies. Sprinkle the tops with brown sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.

Notes

  • Butter should be cold to ensure a flaky dough texture.
  • Use firm, sweet apples like Pink Lady, Fuji, or Royal Gala for best flavor and texture.
  • Chilling the apple filling helps it firm up, making it easier to fill the pies without spilling.
  • Do not over-knead the dough to keep it tender and flaky.
  • The slits on top of the pies allow steam to escape, preventing sogginess.
  • You can freeze the unbaked pies for up to 1 month and bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.

Keywords: Mini apple pies, apple hand pies, homemade apple dessert, flaky pastry, baked hand pies, cinnamon apple filling, fall dessert

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