Easy Apple Hand Pies
Flaky, rich, and perfectly spiced, these Apple Hand Pies are truly the definition of an easy but wow-worthy treat! Created by Amie MacGregor (@food.duchess), these hand pies feature store-bought puff pastry filled with spiced E.D.SMITH® Apple Pie Filling, baked to golden, hand-held perfection!
Ingredients
- 1 can E.D.SMITH® Apple Pie Filling
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- Egg wash, 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon of water
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the apple pie filling, cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and vanilla. Stir well and set aside.
- On a floured surface or parchment paper, unfold the puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into six 4x3-inch rectangles, yielding a total of 18 rectangles.
- On half of the rectangles, spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of apple filling into the center. Lightly brush the edges with egg wash, then place another rectangle on top of each filled piece.
- Press the edges together with your fingers to seal the filling inside. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security. Repeat with all hand pies.
- Use a sharp knife to score an ‘X’ in the center of each pie. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy warm or cold!
