Caramelized Apple Hand Pies Recipe

Name: Caramelized Apple Hand Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry; 1/4 cup coarse sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; Vanilla ice cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
1/4 cup coarse sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream, optional

1
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir 5 minutes. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add to apples. Cook and stir 7-8 minutes longer or until apples begin to soften and caramelize. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool completely.
2
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll to 1/8-in. thickness; cut four 5-in. circles from each sheet. Place about 3 tablespoons filling on one half of each circle. Moisten pastry edges with water. Fold pastry over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal or, if desired, pinch edges to seal and flute.
3
Transfer to greased
4
. Prick tops of pastry with a fork. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks.
5
For topping, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush pies with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, top with ice cream.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Apple 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.

Caramelized Apple Hand Pies

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