hand held apple pie recipe

Fancy impressing your guests with some delicious and visually appealing hand-held apple pies? Look no further than this easy to follow recipe.

Hand-Held Apple Pies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
• 1 large Granny Smith apple (peeled, cored and chopped)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
2. Unroll the pie crust and cut out as many 3-inch rounds as possible.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. When it starts to foam, add the chopped apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir until everything is coated and the sugar has dissolved.
4. Scoop a small spoonful of mixture onto the center of each round.
5. Fold the circles in half and press the edges together using the tines of a fork.
6. Arrange the pies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cut three vents in the top of each pie using a sharp knife.
7. Bake for around 15 to 20 minutes or until they’re golden brown and baked through.
8. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving, and enjoy! These hand-held pies are perfect for outdoor events, picnics, and parties.

Hand-Held Apple Pies Recipe | Taste of Home

Another great option for those looking for a variation on the classic handheld apple pie recipe is the version from Taste of Home.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 to 7 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 egg white
• Additional sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine sugars, flour, and spices; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add sugar mixture; toss to coat.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll each crust into a 12-in. circle. Cut 10 circles, 5 in. each, from each crust.
5. Place 1 Tablespoon filling on one side of each of the circles. Dot with butter.
6. Beat egg white until foamy. Brush over pastry and filling.
7. Fold dough over filling; seal edges and prick tops with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar. Serve warm or cold.

With these amazing hand-held apple pie recipes, you’ll never again have to worry about what to serve your guests for dessert. Bon appétit!