CARAMELIZED APPLE HAND PIES

Caramelized Apple Hand Pies image

Caramelized apples are tucked in a hand pie that no one expects you to share! - Edwina Gadsby, Hayden, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie pastry
TOPPING:
1/4 cup coarse sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add apples; cook and stir 5 minutes. Mix brown sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; add to apples. Cook and stir 7-8 minutes longer or until apples begin to soften and caramelize. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Cool completely., Preheat oven to 400°. On a lightly floured surface, unroll pastry sheets. Roll to 1/8-in. thickness; cut four 5-in. circles from each sheet. Place about 3 tablespoons filling on one half of each circle. Moisten pastry edges with water. Fold pastry over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal or, if desired, pinch edges to seal and flute., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Prick tops of pastry with a fork. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks. , For topping, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush pies with melted butter; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, top with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.