This recipe for Mini Spiced Caramel Apple Hand Pies (Store-bought Shortcut) is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy when the leaves start to fall! Perfect for indulging in all the delicious apples that are ready to harvest this time of year!
Why You’ll Love…
You’ll love how easy these hand pies are to whip together to enjoy all throughout the week! They come together really quickly and are the perfect crowd pleasing dessert! It’s perfect to make ahead of time and warm up right before your guests arrive!
Types of Apples
This time of year, you really can’t go wrong with any kind of apples! I absolutely love taking advantage of all the delicious apples to add to desserts, smoothies, oatmeal, or just snacking on their own!
When it comes to adding apples to desserts, my first rule of thumb is to obviously use an apple you like! We really want to increase the apple flavor and really highlight it in this recipe, so make sure you are using your favorite kind of apple! From granny smith, to fuji, to red delicious, there’s really a ton of options and you won’t go wrong with any!
For this recipe, I like to use fuji or gala because I like the texture they have when they start to cook down!
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Substitutions and Additions:
These Spiced Caramel Apple Hand Pies are absolutely delicious during the chilly fall season! Here are a few additions to make these hand pies even better!
Cookie Cutter: Instead of just cutting these into simple rectangles, you can really use whatever shape you like to make these into cute seasonal desserts! You can use an apple shape cookie cutter or fall leaves to make these extra special and cute!
Add Some Crunch: Add in some nuts to add the perfect little crunch to go along with the flaky pie crust! You can also add smear of peanut butter on the inside of the crust if you like! That would also be delicious!
Caramel Chips: Instead of drizzling caramel over the top of these hand pies, you can add the little caramel chips in the baking aisle directly to the filling!
Extra Zest: If you want to balance out the sweetness of this dessert, you can add in a squeeze of lemon juice to help brighten all the flavors!
Equipment Needed:
Baking Sheet – I like to use a large baking sheet so there’s plenty of room for the air to circulate around the hand pies! This allows the pie dough to get those perfect flakey layers that has the best crunch to it!
Small Skillet – This recipe starts off with cookie down the apples! I like to do this step to really help the apples soften down in the filling! I like to use a small nonstick skillet for this step!
Rolling Pin – You might need to roll out your pie dough, so I recommend using a lightly floured surface and rolling pin!
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Ingredient List:
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Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1. In a small saucepan, add in apples and butter and let cook down. Then add in brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla extract.
Step 2. Roll out pie dough and cut into rectangles.
Step 3: Add apple filling to the center and brush an egg wash around the edges.
Step 4. Then add another piece of pie dough to the top and gently crimp the edges sealed. Brush egg wash on the top and add a generous sprinkle of Turbinado sugar. Bake until golden brown!
Storage Instructions:
I recommend storing these mini apple hand pies in an airtight container at room temperature! When you’re ready to eat them, I like to pop one in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds before eating! While they’re delicious room temperature, they’re even better slightly warmed up!
Helpful Tips and Tricks
When you’re rolling out the pie dough, you might need to add a sprinkle of flour to your surface and rolling pin to prevent anything from sticking down!
If you need a quick and easy fall dessert to enjoy, I highly recommend these Spiced Apple Hand Pies! They’re easy to make and even easier to eat! The perfect treat to enjoy while decorating your house for the fall season!
Cheers!
-Holly Michelle
Mini Spiced Caramel Apple Hand Pies (Store-bought Shortcut)
Ingredients
- 1 package Store-bought Pie Dough
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 3-4 Apples
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar
- Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add butter and chopped apples. Let them cook for about a few minutes for the butter to melt down.3 tablespoons Butter, 3-4 Apples
- Then add in brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, cayenne, and vanilla extract.1/2 cup Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice, 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- Let everything cook down until the apples are soft and fork tender.
- Let the apple mixture cool down slightly.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Roll out one piece of pie dough and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Repeat with the other piece of pie dough.1 package Store-bought Pie Dough
- Place about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling in the middle of one rectangle.
- Make an egg wash using one egg and a splash of water, then brush along the edges of the pie dough. Place another piece of pie dough on top and gently crimp the edges sealed.1 Egg
- Cut a few lines in the top of the pie dough to allow steam to escape, then brush egg wash on the top, followed by a sprinkle of turbinado sugar.1/4 cup Turbinado Sugar
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and flakey!
- Let cool slightly and serve with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce on top!Caramel Sauce
