Apple Cheddar Hand Pies

Apple Cheddar Hand Pies

Looking for a new twist on apple pie this holiday season? Behold these Apple Cheddar Hand Pies. Don’t get me wrong, I fully stand behind the classic apple pie, but sometimes it’s fun to step outside the comfort zone and try something new. These Apple Cheddar Hand Pies stick with the classic filling--apples, cinnamon, brown sugar--but we add cheddar cheese to the pie crust! Yes, you heard me right.
Servings
18 servings
Prep time
30 minutes
Cook time
1 minute
Passive time
23 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups Bob's Red Mill Organic Unbleached All Purpose White Flour
  • 3 Tbsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese used in photo: Sharp White Cheddar, hand-grated
  • 2/3 cup Butter chilled and cut into tablespoons
  • 1 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Ice Water
  • 1 lb Apples peeled and chopped to 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon or 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice Mix
  • 1 Tbsp Tapioca Starch
  • 1 Egg plus 1 Tbsp Water
  • Sparkling Sugar optional

Instructions

  1. In the work bowl of the food processor pulse together flour, sugar and salt. Add butter and cheese and pulse until butter pieces are the size of peas. Add in 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar and 1/2 cup ice water and pulse 1-2 times to mix. If pie dough seems too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons ice water. Do not overmix.
  2. Divide dough in two, flatten into round disks and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. While dough is resting, peel, core, and chop apples into 1/4-inch cubes.
  4. Mix apples, brown sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, cinnamon and tapioca starch to combine. Cover and let rest in refrigerator for remainder of hour or until ready to assemble.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into about a 12-inch round. Using a 3-inch ring mold or round cutter, cut out 18 rounds, re-rolling dough once if necessary (or cut into 2 1/2-inch squares).
  7. Repeat with the second disk of dough.
  8. Place 1 tablespoon apple filling in the middle of 18 rounds and cover with remaining rounds, crimping edges with the tines of a fork. Cut small slit or X on each to allow for steam.
  9. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Repeat until all dough and filling has been used.
  10. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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