Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies

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Close your eyes when you take a bite of these and you can almost hear the crunch of leaves beneath your feet. These taste and smell like autumn, my favorite season. I like to add a drizzle of dark chocolate at the end; it makes them extra special!

Submitted by Chef V

Published on March 5, 2020

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Prep Time:

1 hr

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 50 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

16 3-inch pies

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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)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Stir apple, pear, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a bowl. Whisk egg and water together in a small bowl.
Roll pastry out on a lightly floured surface; cut into circles with a 3- to 4-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a small amount of apple mixture onto center of each pastry circle; fold circles in half and press firmly to seal edges. Crimp with a fork, if desired. Place pies on prepared baking sheet.
Cut 3 small slits in top of each hand pie with a sharp knife. Brush surface of pies with egg mixture; sprinkle with decorating sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, about 25 minutes; allow pies to cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle melted chocolate over pies.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

125	Calories
6g	Fat
18g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 125
% Daily Value *
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	3%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 64mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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