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Thanksgiving Apple Hand Pies

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These Apple Hand Pies are made with a homemade apple pie filling and a perfectly flaky buttermilk crust. They’re the cutest fall treat!

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PIE CRUST INGREDIENTS

- All-purpose flour - Granulated sugar - Salt - Butter - Buttermilk

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APPLE FILLING INGREDIENTS

- Apples - Brown sugar - Butter - Lemon juice - Cinnamon -Nutmeg - Cornstarch

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STEP 1

In a mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, sugar and salt. Place bowl on a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

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STEP 2

Add the cold cubed butter to the mixing bowl then mix on low until the butter is pea sized.

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STEP 3

Add half of the buttermilk to the mixture and begin to mix on low speed then gradually add the rest of the buttermilk. Stop mixing when the dough is rough and shaggy.

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STEP 4

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface then divide in half and shape into 2 discs. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 3 days.

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STEP 5

Place apples, sugar, butter, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small pot. Cook on medium stirring occasionally until bubbling and apples are tender.

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STEP 6

Add the cornstarch to the apple filling then stir until thickened. Allow to cool completely.

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STEP 7

Roll out pie dough to 1/4 inch thick then cut out 3.5 inch circles. Place circles of dough onto a baking sheet then scoop 2 tbsp of apple filling in the center of each one. 

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STEP 8

Brush the edges of dough with an egg wash then place another dough circle on top. Crimp edges with a fork to seal and cut slits onto the tops of each hand pie. Bake until golden brown and enjoy!

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Get the full recipe in the link below!