Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Servings 10 hand pies
Calories 305kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored & diced to equal 3 cups
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp granulated sugar divided
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon [or more to taste]
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla
- 2 10-inch rounds pie crusts refrigerated or homemade
- 1 large egg beaten with 2 tsp water
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat cook apples, butter, brown sugar, lemon juice and 2 Tbsp of granulated sugar. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the apples to release their juice.
- Add flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir until the flour has been absorbed by the juice, then lower the heat and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until thickened and reduced. Remove from the heat and add vanilla. Cool completely.
- Assemble Pies: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured counter, roll out the pie crust. Cut into 10 [5"] rounds re-rolling the scrap pieces as needed.
- Brush the edge of each round with the beaten egg wash then spoon 2 Tbsp of the filling onto one side of each round.
- Gently fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together using a fork to seal.
- Place onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Cut a slit in the top of each hand pie, and brush with beaten egg wash.
- Sprinkle with the remaining 1 Tbsp of granulated sugar.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden. Some of the filling, may ooze from the pies while baking. Let stand on the pan for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 194IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg