Autumn Spiced Apple And Pear Hand Pies Recipe

Name: Autumn Spiced Apple And Pear Hand Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced; 1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 pinch salt; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie; 2 tablespoons coarse granulated sugar, or as needed (optional); 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced
1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 pinch salt
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie
2 tablespoons coarse granulated sugar, or as needed (optional)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Stir apple, pear, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
3
Roll pastry out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles with a 3- to 4-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a small amount of apple mixture onto center of each pastry circle; fold circles in half and press firmly to seal edges. Crimp with a fork, if desired. Place pies on prepared baking sheet.
4
Cut 3 small slits in top of each hand pie with a sharp knife. Brush surface of pies with egg mixture; sprinkle with decorating sugar.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes; allow pies to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
6
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over pies.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced, 1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Autumn Spiced Apple And Pear Hand Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Autumn Spiced Apple And Pear Hand Pies

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Variations & substitutions

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