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Fall Baby Shower Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies

  • Author: Eden
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Flaky, portable hand pies filled with a warm cinnamon apple mixture, perfect for autumn baby showers or weekend baking projects.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium apples (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), peeled, cored, and diced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 sheets pie crusts, thawed
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or egg wash
  • Sparkling sugar or Turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with lemon juice and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to coat and cook for 5 minutes until apples soften.
  3. Add apple cider and the cornstarch slurry. Stir constantly and cook for 5-7 minutes until the filling is thick, glossy, and apples are tender. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface. Cut into 3-inch circles (about 10-12 per sheet).
  6. Place 1-2 teaspoons of cooled filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over to create a half-moon shape and press edges firmly to seal. Crimp with a fork if desired.
  7. Place pies on baking sheets. Brush tops with heavy cream or egg wash and sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until deep golden brown.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling to prevent soggy crusts. Do not overfill. Can be made ahead: assemble raw and freeze, or bake and reheat. For gluten-free, use GF pie crusts. For vegan, use vegan crust and butter.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 120
  • Fat: 9
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Carbohydrates: 24
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: fall baby shower, cinnamon apple hand pies, autumn dessert, portable dessert, easy baking, apple pie, party food

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