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Delicious Caramel Apple Hand Pies filled with cinnamon apples and salted caramel sauce.

Caramel Apple Hand Pies

Delicious and easy-to-make caramel apple hand pies that deliver homemade apple pie vibes without the fuss.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 hand pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Filling
  • 3-4 medium Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) Choose based on tartness or sweetness preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For cooking the apples.
  • 1/3 cup Brown sugar Adds sweetness to the filling.
  • 1-1.5 teaspoons Cinnamon For warm spiciness.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch For thickening the filling.
  • 1/3-1/2 cup Caramel sauce Plus extra for drizzling.
For the Pie Crust
  • 1 package Pie crust Store-bought or homemade, enough for 8 hand pies.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash. Substitute with milk or cream if preferred.
  • to taste optional Coarse sugar For sprinkling on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 6-8 minutes.
  3. Mix cornstarch with a tiny splash of water and stir into the apple mixture, cooking for one more minute until glossy.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in caramel sauce. Let the filling cool.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the pie crust and cut into circles or rectangles.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling on one half of the dough piece.
  3. Seal the edges by pressing with a fork and chill for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Cut small vents on top of each pie.
  5. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (or 375°F if your oven runs hot).
  2. Place pies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
  3. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Best served warm, but can be enjoyed at room temperature the next day. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature or 4 days in the fridge. Reheat in the oven for crispiness.