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Irresistible St. Patrick’s Green Apple Hand Pies

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These hand pies combine tart green apples with warm cinnamon wrapped in a flaky, buttery pastry, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any festive occasion. They are easy to make, portable, and packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 6–8 tablespoons ice water
  • 3 large green apples (Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and sugar. Add the cold, cubed butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining (about 5 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle 6 tablespoons of ice water over the mixture and gently toss with a fork. Add more water, one tablespoon at a time, just until the dough starts to come together when pressed. Avoid overworking. Form the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  3. While the dough chills, combine diced green apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated and let sit to macerate.
  4. After chilling, work one disc at a time on a floured surface. Roll the dough to about 1/8 inch (3mm) thickness. Use a 4-inch (10 cm) biscuit cutter or knife to cut out rounds. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut more rounds until all dough is used.
  5. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the apple filling onto one half of each dough round, leaving a small border. Brush the edges with water, fold over to create a half-moon shape, and press edges with a fork to seal. Poke a few tiny holes on top with a fork for steam to escape.
  6. Place the hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pies for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Watch from 20 minutes to avoid over-browning.
  8. Transfer pies to a cooling rack for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.

Notes

Keep butter cold and handle dough minimally for flaky crust. Use cornstarch to thicken filling and prevent sogginess. Avoid overfilling pies to prevent bursting. If edges brown too fast, tent with foil. Egg wash adds a golden, bakery-quality finish.

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Keywords: St. Patrick’s Day, green apple, hand pies, homemade treats, flaky pastry, cinnamon, easy dessert

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