Description
Irresistible apple hand pies deliver a delightful taste of autumn’s warmth. Crisp pastry cradles sweet cinnamon-spiced apples, inviting you to savor each delectable, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling:
- 2 cups apple pie filling
- 1 can (21 ounces / 595 grams) store-bought apple pie filling
Crust:
- 1 homemade pie crust recipe
- 2 boxes store-bought pie crust dough
Cooking and Finishing:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 cups (250 grams) confectioners’ sugar
- 5–7 tablespoons whole milk, room temperature
Instructions
- Carefully spread the pastry dough to a delicate ⅛-inch thickness, utilizing a circular cutter to create 4-5-inch diameter rounds, anticipating 26-28 total pastry circles.
- Gently spoon the prepared apple filling onto the center of each round, ensuring the mixture has completely cooled to prevent dough disintegration.
- Fold the pastry circles into elegant half-moon shapes, moistening the edges with water to create a secure seal, then press decoratively with fork tines to reinforce closure.
- Prepare a silky glaze by whisking confectioners’ sugar with milk until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency, adjusting liquid as needed to reach desired texture.
- Select a deep skillet and fill with oil to approximately 2-3 inches depth, heating gradually to 375°F, monitoring temperature with a precise cooking thermometer.
- Carefully lower 2-3 hand pies into the hot oil, allowing them to transform into golden-brown delicacies through 3-4 minutes of careful frying, then transfer to an absorbent paper towel surface.
- While the hand pies remain warm and inviting, generously coat with prepared glaze, either drizzling elegantly or immersing each pastry completely, then serve immediately to preserve optimal texture and temperature.
Notes
- Prep Ahead: Cool homemade apple pie filling completely before adding to pie crust to prevent soggy bottoms and ensure crisp texture.
- Temperature Precision: Use a candy thermometer to maintain exact 375°F oil temperature for perfectly golden, crispy hand pies without burning.
- Sealing Technique: Wet pie crust edges with water and crimp firmly with a fork to prevent filling leakage during frying.
- Glaze Consistency: Adjust milk quantity gradually to achieve smooth, pourable glaze that coats pies evenly without being too thick or runny.
- Frying Tip: Avoid overcrowding the pan by frying only 2-3 hand pies at a time to ensure even browning and consistent cooking.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy hand pies warm with fresh glaze for maximum flavor and optimal crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg