Crispy Apple Hand Pies: 4-Ingredient Easy Recipe
These crispy apple hand pies feature a flaky refrigerated crust, warm spiced apple filling, and a salted caramel drizzle. They are quick to make, using simple ingredients for a delicious dessert ready in under 45 minutes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 packages all-butter refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- 3 medium apples (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with sugar, cinnamon, and butter cubes; let sit while prepping dough.
- Remove pie crusts from fridge and let sit for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Unroll and cut each circle into quarters to make 8 squares.
- Place an apple mixture spoonful (2-3 tablespoons) in the center of each dough square, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Fold opposite corners of the square toward the center to form a triangle. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork.
- Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until crust is deep golden brown and apples are tender.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then drizzle with salted caramel sauce while warm.
Notes
Keep dough cold for a flaky crust. Do not overfill to prevent leaking. If apples are too juicy, add a teaspoon of cornstarch. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pie crusts. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and vegan caramel.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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