Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]

Making these apple hand pies is surprisingly straightforward and uncomplicated. Plus, they taste awesome. Savoring these treats is an indulgent delight, as their tender, buttery layers yield to a crispy exterior and a sumptuous sweetness that teases the palate with every bite. After baking, lightly glaze the hand pies with melted butter, generously dusting with powdered sugar, followed by a sprinkling of chopped almonds and a dollop of remaining pie filling. Experience the unparalleled delight of combining pie filling with your dessert – a match made in culinary heaven that will leave you craving more. Enjoy your snack with a side of creamy indulgence? Whether savored slowly or devoured quickly, these treats remain irresistibly delicious.

Contents

Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]Ingredients needed for Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]:For the Apple Pie Filling:For the Hand Pies:For Serving:Baking Vegan Delights: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies Crafting the Essential Apple Pie Filling:To Make the Hand Pies:Notes

Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]

Ingredients needed for Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies [Vegan]:

For the Apple Pie Filling:

Three apples, peeled and diced.
1 1/4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt

For the Hand Pies:

For Serving:

Sliced almonds
A delightful dessert dilemma! Apple pie filling or vegan vanilla ice cream?

Baking Vegan Delights: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies

Crafting the Essential Apple Pie Filling:

Combine sliced apples in a generous-sized bowl with a liberal amount of lemon juice, then reserve the mixture for subsequent use.
Boil water in a pan.
A blend of sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt is carefully combined in a bowl.
Add fresh sliced apples to the pot, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil and simmer for precisely one minute, allowing the natural sweetness of the fruit to meld with the spices and tea leaves.
Combine the cornstarch mixture with water, whisking thoroughly, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
Boil for precisely two minutes while maintaining a constant stirring motion.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the dish, and continue cooking for approximately 6-8 minutes or until the apples reach a tender consistency.
Allow it to stand at room temperature for a half-hour before serving.

To Make the Hand Pies:

Preheat oven to 355°F.
Carefully roll out the dough to a uniform thickness of approximately 1/8 inch on a lightly floured work surface.
Utilize a 5-inch round cookie cutter to fashion the dough into perfectly rounded shapes.
As necessary, re-roll the dough. You need about 8-10 circles.
Sprinkle a generous one-tablespoon serving of dried apple pie filling onto the centre of each dough circle.
Fold the dough in half, using a gentle yet firm motion, and then secure the edges with a series of deliberate tines from a fork, ensuring a tight and even seal.
Arrange hand pies neatly on a parchment-lined baking tray.
Using a sharp knife, delicately create several diagonal incisions on the surface of each pie crust.
Gently sweep a pastry brush across the surfaces of the hand pies to impart a subtle sheen of melted vegan butter.
Bake the pastry pies for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops achieve a lightly golden brown hue.
Brush with an additional pat of rich butter, then dust with a pinch of sparkling sugar and toasted almonds for a sweet and satisfying finish.