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Caramel Apple Hand Pies
These easy Caramel Apple Hand pies are a fabulous seasonal treat that you can make quick. The use of fresh apple, makes them extra festive!
Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
9
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
11
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
Author
Robin Gagnon
Ingredients
1
large apple
Granny Smith or Gala preferred
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
1
tablespoon
sugar
½
teaspoon
ground cinnamon*
⅛
teaspoon
grated nutmeg*
generous pinch of allspice*
approx. 1/16th tsp
⅛
teaspoon
sea salt
¼
cup
caramel sauce
1
refrigerated pie crust
or prepared homemade pie dough
1
egg
lightly beaten
Sugar crystals to sprinkle on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F
Peel and core apple. Then cut into 8 wedges.
Toss the apple slices in lemon juice to coat.
Add sugar, salt and spices to the apples, and mix until coated.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface, and cut out eight 4" rounds.
Arrange the dough rounds on the parchment. and put an apple slice on each slightly to one side. Top apple with a teaspoon of caramel sauce.
Fold over the dough and crimp edges to seal.
Brush with beaten egg wash and sprinkle sugar crystals on top.
Brush the tops of each mini-pie with egg and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
Optional: Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top of each hand pie before serving.
Notes
*or ¾ teaspoon
apple pie spice