Apple Hand Pies
Apple Hand Pies are delightful, individual-sized pastries filled with a spiced apple filling wrapped in soft, golden dough. Perfect as a dessert, snack, or breakfast treat, these pies feature a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping and are easy to make at home.
Apple Hand Pies are delightful, individual-sized pastries filled with a sweet and spiced apple filling, encased in a soft, tender dough. These handheld treats feature a golden-brown crust brushed with milk and coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar topping, offering a perfect balance of crispness and warmth. The filling, made from fresh apples gently cooked with sugar, butter, and cinnamon, bursts with flavor in every bite. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, Apple Hand Pies are a timeless classic that brings comfort and joy to any occasion.
Ingredients
- Flour - 200 g (plus extra for dusting)
- Cottage cheese - 200 g
- Egg - 1 large
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Vegetable oil - 50 ml
- Vanilla - 1 pinch
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Apples - 3 pieces (500 g), finely chopped
- Butter - 1 tablespoon
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon - to taste
- Milk - as needed (for brushing)
- Butter - 20 g (for spreading)
- Sugar - 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon - to taste
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 185
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Sugar: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Directions
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Prepare the Apple Filling In a bowl, combine: Finely chopped apples (500 g) Butter (1 tablespoon) Sugar (2 tablespoons) Cinnamon (to taste) Cornstarch (1 tablespoon) Mix well, then cook the mixture over medium heat until the apples are soft. Set aside to cool.
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Make the Dough In a mixing bowl, combine: Cottage cheese (200 g) Egg (1) Sugar (2 tablespoons) Vanilla (1 pinch) Salt (1 teaspoon) Vegetable oil (50 ml) Mix until smooth. Add baking powder (1 teaspoon) and flour (200 g), mixing until a soft dough forms.
If the dough is sticky, add a little more flour, kneading gently with your hands. -
Assemble and Bake Divide the dough into 10 equal parts and roll them into small balls. Cover the balls with plastic wrap to prevent drying. Roll each ball into a small circle and place a spoonful of the cooked apple filling in the center. Add a pinch of sugar, butter, and cinnamon on top of the filling. Fold the edges over the filling and seal them to form a pouch. Place the filled pouches seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with milk for a golden finish.
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Bake Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).Bake the pouches for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Add Final Touches Remove the baked pouches from the oven. While still warm, spread a little butter over each. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste.
