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Apple Hand Pies

Cultural Context

Apple hand pies, a beloved American dessert, have roots in early colonial cooking where fruit was preserved in pastries. They symbolize comfort and home, often enjoyed during fall harvests. Today, variations abound, with some recipes incorporating spices or different fruits, making them a versatile treat enjoyed year-round.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 apples, cored and diced
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp water
4 frozen pie crusts, at room temperature
Vegetable oil spray

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flakiness.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds moisture and a unique flavor profile.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

apples

🥗Healthier: pears

💰Cheaper: frozen apple filling

Pears provide a similar texture and flavor.

1

Combine diced apples, honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg, cornstarch, and water in a bowl.

2

Fill each pie crust with the apple mixture and seal the edges.

3

Spray the hand pies with vegetable oil spray.

4

Place the hand pies in the air fryer.

5

Cook in air fryer at 400 degrees for 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

air fryer

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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