Description
These salted caramel apple hand pies are the perfect blend of sweet and salty, with a flaky crust filled with diced apples, cinnamon, and gooey caramel. They are a delicious handheld dessert that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup cold sour cream
For the filling:
- 2 cups small diced (peeled) Granny Smith apples
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 8 store-bought soft caramels, roughly chopped
Finishing Touches:
- Egg wash (1 egg lightly whisked with 1 Tablespoon water)
- Large flake sea salt
- Crystal sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough: Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream to form dough. Chill.
- Prepare the filling: Toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon, sugar, and flour. Fold in caramels.
- Assemble the pies: Roll out dough, cut into circles, fill with apple mixture, seal edges, brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt and sugar.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown.
Notes
- You can use other apple varieties for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on the sweetness of the apples.
- Experiment with different toppings for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg