Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies
Delight in these flaky hand pies filled with sweet apples and caramel, topped with sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
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
Filling
- 2 cups small diced (peeled) Granny Smith apples (See Kelly's Notes)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- 8 pieces store-bought soft caramels, roughly chopped
Egg wash
- 1 egg lightly whisked egg (with 1 tablespoon water)
- Large flake sea salt sea salt (See Kelly's Notes)
- to taste Crystal sanding sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough by mixing flour, salt, baking powder, and cold butter until crumbly. Add sour cream and mix until combined. Chill the dough.
- Roll out the dough, cut into circles, and fill with apple mixture and caramel pieces. Fold and seal the edges.
- Brush the pies with egg wash, sprinkle with sea salt and sanding sugar if desired.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Chill the dough well for easier handling and sealing.