Recipe Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies
Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies
Ingredients
1 large Pink Lady apple - peeled, cored and diced, 1 large Bartlett pear - peeled, cored and diced, ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 pinch salt, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon water, 1 recipe pastry for a 9-inch double crust pie, 2 tablespoons coarse granulated sugar, or as needed (Optional), ½ cup dark chocolate chips (Optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the apple, pear, brown sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and spices, and in a separate small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Roll out your pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 3- to 4-inch circles. Place a spoonful of the fruit mixture onto each circle, fold them in half, and press the edges firmly to seal. Arrange the pies on the baking sheet, cut small slits in the tops, brush with the egg wash, and sprinkle with decorating sugar. Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown, then let them cool before drizzling with chocolate chips melted in the microwave.
Nutrition
Total Fat 6g 7%, Saturated Fat 2g 10%, Cholesterol 12mg 4%, Sodium 75mg 3%, Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%, Dietary Fiber 1g 5%, Total Sugars 8g, Protein 2g, Vitamin C 1mg 6%, Calcium 11mg 1%, Iron 1mg 3%, Potassium 64mg 1%
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