Do you love apple pies?
If you do, try making these apple hand pies byThe Cooking Foodie!
They are crispy and have a delicious apple filling on the inside.
Image by The Cooking Foodie via YouTube
Save this recipe for this coming Thanksgiving and make it with your family!
This recipe only requires simple pantry ingredients.
To make the homemade crust, you need all-purpose flour, salt, sugar, butter, and water.
Give this a try it will instantly become your favorite.
In a food processor, mix the flour, salt, and sugar.
Add the cubed butter, then blend the dough until the crumbs form.
Step 2:
Add the water and stir until well incorporated.
Step 3:
Cover the dough with a plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
Refrigerate for an hour.
Step 4:
While waiting for the dough, make the filling.
Peel and chop the apples.
Step 5:
In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the butter.
Once melted, add chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix, the cook over medium heat until the apples are tender for about 8 to 10 minutes.
Once done, remove it from the heat, and add the cornstarch.
Stir to combine then set aside to cool.
Step 6:
Assembly.
Start by preheating the oven to 375F.
Step 7:
Flour your working surface, then place the dough.
Roll it out until it is 1/8 thick.
Using a round cutter, cut out 4-inch circles.
Brush the edges with beaten egg and fold the dough over the filling.
Using a fork, seal the edges.
Place in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Step 9:
Brush the pies with egg wash.
Using a pairing knife, cut a few small slits on top of each hand pie.
Sprinkle sugar on top if preferred.
Once done baking, allow the pies to cool slightly before serving.
