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Caramel Apple Hand Pies

Caramel Apple Hand Pies are a must-make fall dessert that the whole family will love!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel apple hand pies
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration: 1 hour
Servings: 6 Hand pies
Author: Rachel

Ingredients

Hand pie crust

  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened and cubed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Additional cup of flour for rolling dough

Filling

  • 2-3 pink lady apples, diced
  • 1/2 Tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 can lemon lime soda This will keep the apple from browning.
  • 10 caramels, cubed

Instructions

  • Mix together the dry ingredients for the handheld pie crust and whisk well to ensure they're fully combined. You can also use a sifter.
  • Mix in the eggs, vanilla, sour cream and butter and mix with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Once everything is combined and well and the dough has started to form, use your hands to work it into a ball. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for one hour.
  • While the dough is chilling, dice the apples and add them to a bowl with the lemon lime soda. Let soak for about 5 minutes.
  • Stain the apples from the soda and mix apple with sugar and cinnamon. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Once the dough is done chilling, roll it out on the counter to about 1/4 inch thick.Make sure your surface and rolling pin are well floured. The dough will still be sticky. Continuously flour as needed.
  • Using a wide-mouth coffee cup or large biscuit cutter, cut 6 circles from the dough.
  • Add a spoonful or two of apple to the center of the circles. Add a few cubes of caramels to each center too.
  • Roll out the dough again and cut 6 more circles from it.
  • Stretch the circles of dough so they fit over the apples and then seal that piece to the bottom piece of dough by crimping with a fork. If the pieces are not sealing, you can use little water on your finger to help. Then crimp with a fork.
  • Vent the top of the hand pies and then brush each top with egg wash. Top with an additional sprinkle of cinnamon and sugar.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • Repeat process if you have additional dough.