Apple Hand Pies

Steps

• 1

  Peel, core, and dice your apples. Add lemon juice to apple pieces right away in a bowl to stop the apples from browning.

  
• 2

  Mix all other ingredients except raisins with apples in a colander. Let colander sit for 15-20 minutes so some of the liquid can drain off.

  
• 3

  Lightly simmer raisins in 1 cup of water until soft, about 2 minutes. Mix raisins in with filling.

  
• 4

  Roll out a pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Add six heaps of filling to the pie crust. Brush in between each heap of filling with water.

  
• 5

  Cover with a second crust and carefully press down around each heap of filling to seal the pies closed.

  
• 6

  Use a pizza cutter to cut around the pies, cutting out six pies.

  
• 7

  Add pies to a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Slice a few slits in each pie to allow for steam to escape.

  
• 8

  Bake pies at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until the crusts are golden brown. Let pies cool slightly before eating.