Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies

Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth. These hand pies are made with a flaky pie crust and filled with a warm and gooey cinnamon apple filling. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering or a cozy night in.

To make these Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies, you will need the following ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar

To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the ice water and mix until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Mix until the apples are coated in the mixture.
On a floured surface, roll out each ball of dough into a circle. Spoon a generous amount of the apple mixture onto one half of the circle, leaving a small border around the edge. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling and use a fork to crimp the edges together. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Brush each hand pie with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Use a sharp knife to cut a few slits in the top of each hand pie to allow steam to escape.
Bake the hand pies for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving.
These Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies are the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The warm and gooey apple filling is perfectly complemented by the flaky and buttery crust. These hand pies are a great dessert for any occasion and are sure to impress your guests.
Type: Dessert, Pastry

Ingredients:

- Apples
- Cinnamon
- Pie crust

Cooking tips:

- Use cold butter for the pie crust to ensure a flaky texture
- Cut slits in the top of the hand pies to allow steam to escape
- Let the hand pies cool for a few minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth