How to Make Salted Caramel Apple Hand Pies in 30 Minutes! by Chef Gigi

Sweet and succulent, these salted caramel apple hand pies are sure to hit that sweet spot! 

You'll need:

• 1 package pre-made pie crust (2 to a package)
• 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped to small dice
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar (not packed)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon cloves
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon rock salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 8 soft caramel candies
• 3 tablespoons butter
• egg wash (get my egg wash recipe)

Cinnamon Sugar

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Here’s how to make them:

1. To make the cinnamon-sugar topping, combine sugar and cinnamon. Stir. Set aside. 
2. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. In a large plastic zipper bag, combine apples, sugars, spices and flour.
3. Unroll pie dough and cut out eight large circles.
4. Fill four of the circles with about 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple mix (do not overfill).
5. Top each with a few tiny bits of butter and two soft chew caramels. Egg wash the edges.
6. Place tops on and press with fork to seal. Egg wash again. Cut an X in the center to vent hot air. Dust with the cinnamon/sugar mixture. Bake 15 to 20 minutes.