These small packets combine apples, raisins, and nuts for an ideal lunch-box treat or quick snack. Quantity may vary depending on your cutter size; adjust baking time accordingly.
Honey Apple Hand Pies
Rate this recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cups white whole-wheat flour
- 6 teaspoons natural cane sugar
- 3/8 teaspoons salt
- 18 (2 1/4 sticks) cold butter, cut into small cubes (refrigerate until ready to use)
- 3 teaspoons vinegar
- 14–16 ½ tablespoons ice-cold water
- 2 Granny Smith apples, finely chopped (no need to peel)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange juice
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
- 2-3 tablespoons turbinado or sparkling sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Make dough: Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Cut in half of the butter until mixture is crumbly. Toss in remaining butter; cut in until mixture resembles dime-size pieces. (Work quickly so everything stays cold.) Mix vinegar with about half of the water; stir into flour mixture with a fork. Mix in additional water, a little at a time, until everything becomes moist. Form into ball. Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- To make filling: Sauté apples in oil for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add honey, brown sugar, and orange juice; cook for about 3 minutes. Add walnuts, raisins, currants, spices, and salt; cook about 30 seconds. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into two pieces. Roll one piece to 1/16- to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4- to 4 1/2-inch circles. Repeat with second piece. Collect dough scraps, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes.
- While scrap dough cools, place about 1 tablespoon filling into middle of each already-cut circle. Wet dough edges. Fold top over filling to form a half-circle and crimp edges. Remove dough scraps from fridge, roll out, and cut more circles; top with filling and close up as described.
- In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over pie tops. Sprinkle with sugar, if using. Bake 20–30 minutes or until golden.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Honey Apple Hand Pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
11%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 31mg
1%
Total Carbohydrates 14g
5%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Protein 3g
6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING: 134 cal, 7g fat (2g mono, 1g poly, 4g sat), 20mg chol, 3g protein, 14g carb, 2g fiber, 31mg sodium
