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Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies


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  • Author: Amelia Sinclair
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 hand pies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Air Fryer Apple Hand Pies are a quick and delicious treat filled with spiced apples, perfect for a sweet snack or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 sheets), thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • Powdered sugar or glaze, optional, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Spiced Apple Filling: Combine diced apples, brown sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes until apples are softened and the mixture is thickened. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
  2. Shape Pastry Rounds: Unroll both sheets of pie crust. Using a 4 to 5 inch round cutter or a glass, cut out 8 equal rounds. Gather scraps and re-roll if needed to achieve the full amount.
  3. Fill and Seal Hand Pies: Place approximately 1 tablespoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of 4 pastry rounds. Cover each with a second round, press edges firmly with a fork to seal all sides.
  4. Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Whisk the egg with milk to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each sealed hand pie with egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
  5. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes.
  6. Air Fry to Golden Perfection: Arrange hand pies in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches as necessary. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes or until pastry is golden and crisp.
  7. Cool and Finish: Allow hand pies to cool slightly before serving. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with prepared glaze.

Notes

  • Make sure the filling is completely cooled before sealing the hand pies to prevent soggy pastry.
  • The egg wash will give the hand pies a beautiful golden color.
  • Feel free to experiment with different spices like ginger or allspice in the filling.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 hand pie
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg