Description
A quick and easy 30-minute dessert using refrigerated pie crusts and simple ingredients. These hand pies are perfect for busy weeknights, utilizing bruised or overripe apples for a jammy, sweet filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes (2 packages) refrigerated pie crusts
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 450g)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Peel and dice apples into ½-inch cubes. Toss with 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and lemon juice. Let sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Unroll pie crusts on a floured surface. Roll slightly to smooth creases. Cut each round in half to make semi-circles or into four smaller circles.
- Place 2-3 tablespoons of apple mixture in the center of each dough circle, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Fold dough over filling to create a half-moon shape. Press edges firmly and crimp with a fork to seal. Cut a small slit in the top for steam.
- Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle generously with the mixture of 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use bruised or overripe apples for a jammy texture. Do not skip the resting time for the apples to prevent a soggy crust. Ensure the edges are sealed tightly to prevent leaking. Can be frozen unbaked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: apple hand pies, easy dessert, weeknight dinner, 3 ingredient recipe, apple pie, quick baking, family friendly