Apple Orange Hand Pies

I know I have already said this, but apple desserts are among my favourites. I must admit that I am not a huge fan of raw apples (even though they are really good for you!), but cooked apples are a totally different matter. I love the taste, the consistency… everything! And these Apple Orange Hand Pies made with puff pastry are a total keeper. I particularly love the citrus taste that the marmalade adds. They are also very quick and easy to make, so you really have no excuse not to try them! Besides, I am sure you already have all the required ingredients in your pantry! I hope you like them as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Apple Orange Hand Pies

Apple Orange Hand Pies - quick and easy to make, with a soft sweet apple and marmalade filling.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 8 -10

Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

• Puff Pastry thawed
• 2 apples cored and diced
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 30 gms – 2 tbsp butter
• 4 tsp marmalade
• 1 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice mix click here for the recipe
• 1 egg beaten

Instructions

1. Peel and dice the apples into small cubes.
2. Put it in a sauce pan with the brown sugar, apple spice mix, butter and marmalade.
3. Cook on a low fire until soft. You may need to add a little water, depending on the apples you are using. Let the filling cool down.
   
4. Use a 13 cm – 5 inch round cookie cutter to cut the dough into 8-10 circles.
5. Add one heaping tablespoon of filling to the center of each dough circle, leaving as much liquid behind as possible.
6. Fold the dough in half and use your fingers or a fork to seal the edges.
7. Place hand pies on prepared baking sheet.
8. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Use a pastry brush to lightly brush the tops of the hand pies with the egg wash.
   
9. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C – 355°F for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
10. Allow the hand pies to cool and serve.

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