Apple Hand Pies

Ingredients

• 2 Pie crust dough (Store-bought or homemade; enough for a double-crust pie)
• 3 Apples (Peeled and finely diced for filling)
• 0.25 cup Sugar (Granulated or brown sugar)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon (Ground)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (To prevent browning and add acidity)
• 1 Egg (For egg wash)

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the apple filling by combining finely diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.

2. 2

   Roll out the pie crust dough on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.

3. 3

   Cut the dough into circles or rectangles to form the base of the hand pies.

4. 4

   For the top crust, cut thin strips of dough and weave them into a lattice pattern.

5. 5

   Place a spoonful of the apple filling onto the center of each dough base, leaving a border around the edges.

6. 6

   Top the filling with the lattice crust pieces and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

7. 7

   Brush the tops of the hand pies with a beaten egg wash for a golden finish.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated oven (typically 375°F/190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Notes

The author emphasizes a 1:1 ratio of filling to crust for the best flavor experience. These are easier to serve than traditional pies as they are individual portions.

Nutrition per serving

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