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Gluten Free Apple Hand Pies

Gluten Free Apple Hand Pies That Warm Your Fall Days

These Gluten Free Apple Hand Pies combine a flaky crust with a spiced apple filling, making them a perfect autumn treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 piesz
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Gluten Free Multi-Purpose Flour Cup4Cup works best for flakiness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cut into small pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Full Fat Sour Cream Substitutes for ice water.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential in gluten-free recipes.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to the brand.
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Tart Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For sautéing the apples.
  • 1/4 cup Domino® Light Brown Sugar Adds sweetness with a hint of caramel.
  • 1/4 cup Domino® Golden Sugar Substitutes white sugar 1:1.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the apple filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds a warm, spiced flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger A little goes a long way.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Classic spice for any apple dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar For added sweetness and crunch.
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash.

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Round cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a food processor, combine gluten-free multi-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Pulse to mix, then add cold, diced unsalted butter, and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add sour cream, pulsing until cohesive. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Use the tri-fold method, folding it into thirds and rotating 90 degrees. Repeat this two more times, then chill for another 10-15 minutes.
  3. Peel, core, and dice tart apples. Sauté in melted unsalted butter for 5-10 minutes. Mix in sugars, cornstarch, spices, and vanilla. Cool completely.
  4. Roll out chilled dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out circles, place filling on one half, and seal with egg wash on the edges before crimping.
  5. Chill assembled pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  6. Remove baking sheet, cut slits on top of pies, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce to 365°F for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or with ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep ingredients cold for best results and avoid overfilling pies.

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