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    Home » Recipes » Desserts » Fruit Desserts » Mini Apple Hand Pies With Pie Crust

    Mini Apple Hand Pies With Pie Crust

    Published: Nov 25, 2020 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Jenna Passaro · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mini apple hand pies are a cinch to make. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “baker”, with the easy tips below, you’ll be able to pull them off. They look good, taste great, and you can even make them in batches and freeze ‘em for later.

    mini apple hand pies on a baking sheet with Granny Smith apples
    The brown sugar in the apple pie filling, the granny smith apple mixture, and the homemade pie crusts will impress your guests and make any event a success!
     

    The perfect socially distant dessert

    These mini apple pie hand pies with pie crust are the perfect dessert for socially distanced events. You’re not cutting into one dessert and touching each piece as you cut servings. Instead, hand pies can be placed on individual plates and served without guests having to worry.

    mini apple pie turnovers on a serving platter
    Call them hand pies. Call them mini apple turnovers. Whatever they are to you, they’re delicious and everyone loves them!

    Ingredients to make them

    Mini apple hand pies: the crust

    Every good apple pie starts with the crust. Pie dough isn’t difficult to make, and most pie recipes provide their version of a basic pie crust, sometimes even one handed down from a grandmother.

    But for this recipe, we’re taking short cuts. That means store-bought pie crust, any brand. To make the crust look French bakery-made and taste delicious, you’ll brush the top of the pies with egg wash for that golden brown allure.

    peeling green apples

    The apple pie filling

    There are a handful of ingredients that go in the apple pie filling. First, you’ll need apples that are peeled, cored, and sliced into 1” wedges.

    Granny Smith apples are perfect for this recipe because they are both sweet and a little tart. Just like the traditional apple pie filling. You’ll also need lemon juice (from a fresh lemon is best), salt, white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

    baked mini apple pie turnovers

    How to make mini apple pies

    Step 1. Shape pie crust dough into mini hand pie circles. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Dust a large cutting board with a pinch of flour. To make the hand pie circles, use a 4” round cutter, or use a drinking glass.

    shaping circles for mini pie dough

    Spread the pie crust on the lightly floured work surface. You can use a rolling pin, if desired, to flatten out any creases in the dough and make the dough a little thinner, about ¼” thick. Lightly flour the circle cutter, and create as many circles as possible from the dough.

    To make the most hand pies possible, use all dough by forming leftover scraps into a ball and rolling it out to the same thickness as the other mini pie rounds. Lay the mini pie crust rounds on the parchment paper lined baking sheets, and pop them in the fridge for ~10 minutes to chill while making the apple pie filling.

    cooking apples in sugar and pie spices

     Step 2. Cook apples and add pie flavors. Add butter to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once butter starts to brown, turn the stove down to medium. Add apples, lemon juice, salt, white and brown sugar.

    Cook about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until apples are softened. Add cinnamon and stir for about 1 minute until apples become sticky. Remove the pan from the heat so the apples stop cooking.

    Cool apple filling for ~10 minutes. To cool apples faster, transfer them to a flat surface like a baking sheet. Working with hot apples (instead of room temperature apples) will melt the dough, making it difficult to form beautiful mini hand pies.

    assembling mini hand pies with apples

    Step 3. Assemble mini apple hand pies with pie crust. Prepare a preheated oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the outer ½” edge of the pie dough rounds with egg wash.

    Add about 3 Granny Smith apple wedges to the center of the hand pies. Fold over the dough rounds to make a half-moon. Use your fingers to push together the egg-washed edges of the dough to seal them.

    Use a fork to squish down the edges for beauty and to make a strong seal. Though, if some of the apple corners poke out, it’s okay.

    Use a sharp knife to make a 1” cross in the center of each pie, to release the steam while baking. Brush the tops of each hand pie with egg wash.

    mini apple pies cooling on a baking sheet

    Step 4. Bake mini apple pies. Bake mini apple pies in the oven until the outside is golden brown, about 22-28 minutes.

    Cool for 20 or 30 minutes before serving.

    serving mini apple pies with pie crust on a gray tray

    Variations for hand pies from scratch

    Sweet toppings for mini pies

    Your handheld apple pies or mini apple turnovers can also offer your guests some flavor upgrades. Add a homemade salted caramel drizzle on top for a fall theme.

    If you’re passionate about supporting local businesses, why not serve your apple hand pie recipe a la mode with local ice cream? Ask about specialty vanilla bean flavors or even a pumpkin ice cream for some flair.

    Other fillings for hand pies

    Add cherry filling or pumpkin filling to make another flavor of hand pies if you want to offer your guests some options.

    Try different shapes for hand pies

    Use a hand pie maker to help you get the perfect shape every time. For a themed event, consider adding different shapes to your repertoire, or making pie crust leaves to include around the edge. Little extras help carry the theme throughout and impress your guests even more.

    Another dessert I’m crushing on lately is this lemon olive oil cake.

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    Prepping ahead? Freeze these treats for later

    You can definitely freeze these hand pies for later. After you assemble the pies, before baking them, pop them in the freezer. It’s a great way to meal prep ahead of time.

    See how to make smoked apple pie…

    How to bake frozen hand pies

    Bake at 400°F for 28-30 minutes from frozen for a perfect finish to the meal. Bake them at dinner time so they are ready for dessert!

    The freezing tips above mean these hand pies also great for a party. Prepare them ahead to make the event less stressful and much easier to facilitate with socially distanced desserts.

    Mini Apple Hand Pies With Pie Crust on a baking sheet

    Final tips for making mini apple pies

    • For the classic sweet-but-tart apple pie taste, use Granny Smith apples.
    • No milk? Make the egg wash without milk by using water in its place.
    • To make a freezer stash, freeze mini pies assembled, but not baked.
    • To bake frozen mini apple pies, brush them with an egg wash and bake at 400 for 28-30 minutes until golden brown.
    • Serving suggestions: add a homemade salted caramel drizzle or serve them in small bowls with a scoop of vanilla bean or pumpkin ice cream.
    • For a variation on this dessert, swap out cherry pie filling for the apples.

    See more food ideas for socially distant events.

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    Mini Apple Hand Pies With Pie Crust Recipe | Sip Bite Go

    Mini apple hand pies are a cinch to make. Even if you don’t consider yourself a “baker”, with the easy tips below, you'll be able to pull them off. They look good, taste great, and you can even make them in batches and freeze ‘em for later.
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    Course: Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 28 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 8 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: Jenna Passaro

    Ingredients

    • 2 tsp flour
    • 15 oz pie crust dough 1 premade box
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 3 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, sliced into 1” wedges
    • 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 2 tbsp brown sugar
    • 1 ¼ tsp cinnamon ground
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tsp milk

    Instructions

    • Shape pie crust dough into mini hand pie circles. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Dust a large cutting board with a pinch of flour. To make the hand pie circles, use a 4” round cutter, or use a drinking glass. Spread the pie crust on the lightly floured work surface. You can use a rolling pin, if desired, to flatten out any creases in the dough and make the dough a little thinner, about ¼” thick. Lightly flour the circle cutter, and create as many circles as possible from the dough. To make the most hand pies possible, use all dough by forming leftover scraps into a ball and rolling it out to the same thickness as the other mini pie rounds. Lay the mini pie crust rounds on the parchment paper lined baking sheets, and pop them in the fridge for ~10 minutes to chill while making the apple pie filling.
    • Cook apples and add pie flavors. Add butter to a large skillet on medium-high heat. Once butter starts to brown, turn the stove down to medium. Add apples, lemon juice, salt, white and brown sugar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until apples are softened. Add cinnamon and stir for about 1 minute until apples become sticky. Remove the pan from the heat so the apples stop cooking. Cool apple filling for ~10 minutes. To cool apples faster, transfer them to a flat surface like a baking sheet. Working with hot apples (instead of room temperature apples) will melt the dough, making it difficult to form beautiful mini hand pies.
    • Assemble mini apple hand pies with pie crust. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the outer ½” edge of the pie dough rounds with egg wash. Add about 3 apple wedges to the center of the hand pies. Fold over the dough rounds to make a half moon. Use your fingers to push together the egg washed edges of the dough to seal them. Use a fork to squish down the edges for beauty and to make a strong seal. Though, if some of the apple corners poke out, it’s okay. Repeat for all mini apple pies. Use a sharp knife to make a 1” cross in the center of each pie, to release the steam while baking. Brush the tops of each hand pie with egg wash.
    • Bake mini apple pies. Bake mini apple pies in the oven until the outside is golden brown, about 22-28 minutes. Cool for 20 – 30 minutes before serving.

    Notes

    • For the classic sweet-but-tart apple pie taste, use Granny Smith apples.
    • No milk? Make the egg wash without milk by using water in its place.
    • To make a freezer stash, freeze mini pies assembled, but not baked.
    • To bake frozen mini apple pies, brush them with an egg wash and bake at 400 for 28-30 minutes until golden brown.
    • Serving suggestions: add a homemade salted caramel drizzle or serve them in small bowls with a scoop of vanilla bean or pumpkin ice cream.
    • For a variation on this dessert, swap out cherry pie filling for the apples.
    See the recipe: https://sipbitego.com/mini-apple-hand-pies

    Nutrition

    Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
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