Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Prep: 35 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes • Serves: 12
1 medium Granny Smith apple, halved, cored and thinly sliced, then coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 individually wrapped caramels, cut in half
1 large egg
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
1.Preheat oven to 375°; line rimmed baking pan with parchment paper. Soften 1 pie crust as label directs.
2.In large bowl, toss apple, sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Unroll pie crust onto lightly floured work surface; with 3-inch round cutter or glass, cut 8 circles from dough. Gather dough scraps; with rolling pin, roll out scraps and cut 4 more circles. Place about 2 tablespoons apple filling and 2 pieces caramel in center of 6 circles; top each with remaining 6 circles. Seal edges of pies with fork; transfer pies to prepared pan. Repeat process with remaining pie crust to make 6 more pies.
3.In small bowl, whisk egg. Brush tops of pies with egg; sprinkle with salt. With paring knife, cut 2 vents in top of each pie; bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 hand pies.
Approximate nutritional values per serving (1 hand pie):
208 Calories, 10g Fat (4g Saturated), 19mg Cholesterol, 383mg Sodium,
30g Carbohydrates, 1g Fiber, 11g Sugars, 10g Added Sugars, 2g Protein
Smart Swaps:
> Their handheld size makes them perfect for sharing at gatherings or packing in lunch boxes. Bake a batch ahead of time and freeze extras for an easy fall dessert whenever the craving strikes.
