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Apple Hand Pies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 12 pies

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 2 smaller Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 Honeycrisp apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For the Assembly:

  • 2 sheets of store-bought pie crust
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  • Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples have softened slightly.
  • Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Roll out the store-bought pie crust and cut out circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
  • Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of one dough circle.
  • Top with a second dough circle, gently pressing down around the edges to seal.
  • Crimp the edges with a fork to fully seal the pie.
  • Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
  • Use a small knife to cut two small slits on top of each pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
  • Place the assembled hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled hand pies and allow it to set for a few minutes.
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