Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 large apple (Granny Smith or Gala preferred)
  • 1 tbs lemon juice
  • 1 tbs sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon*
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg*
  • generous pinch of allspice* (approx. 1/16th tsp)
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust (or prepared homemade pie dough)
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • Sugar crystals to sprinkle on top

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425°F
  • Peel and core apple. Then cut into 8 wedges.
  • Toss the apple slices in lemon juice to coat.
  • Add sugar, salt and spices to the apples, and mix until coated.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface, and cut out eight 4" rounds.
  • Arrange the dough rounds on the parchment. and put an apple slice on each slightly to one side. Top apple with a tsp of caramel sauce.
  • Fold over the dough and crimp edges to seal.
  • Brush with beaten egg wash and sprinkle sugar crystals on top.
  • Brush the tops of each mini-pie with egg and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
  • Optional: Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top of each hand pie before serving.