How to Make Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it's the perfect time to cozy up with a warm and comforting treat. These Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies are the epitome of fall flavors, with a delicate pastry crust filled with sweet and tangy fruit, all wrapped up in a convenient handheld package. Whether you're looking for a dessert to serve at a holiday gathering or simply want to enjoy a delicious treat at home, these hand pies are sure to delight your taste buds and bring a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ 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)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 3-inch pies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes; allow pies to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 75mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg