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Poisoned Apple Hand Pies Recipe

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These Poisoned Apple Hand Pies are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties. With a cinnamon-spiced apple filling encased in flaky pie dough and decorated with eerie food coloring designs, they combine classic flavors with a fun, festive twist.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 large apple, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Dough

  • 2 rolls pie dough

Finishing

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • green or black food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the hand pies.
  2. Prepare Dough Rounds: Roll out the pie dough and use a large cookie cutter to cut each roll into 6 rounds, resulting in approximately 12 rounds total.
  3. Mix Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the finely diced apple with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss them together to evenly coat the apple pieces with the spices and sugar.
  4. Assemble Hand Pies: Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the apple mixture into the center of half of the dough rounds. Cover each filled round with a plain dough round and use a fork to crimp the edges securely closed. Poke a few holes in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: Brush the lightly beaten egg over the surface of each hand pie to help them achieve a golden brown finish when baked.
  6. Bake: Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Cool: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack to set the filling and make them easier to handle.
  8. Decorate: Using green or black food coloring, draw skulls, crossbones, or other “poison” symbols on the top of each hand pie. Optionally, sprinkle a little sugar on top of the food coloring for an added sparkle and texture.

Notes

  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweet and tart filling.
  • Allow pies to cool completely before decorating to prevent food coloring from bleeding.
  • Store leftover pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the pie dough with a gluten-free pastry dough.
  • Decorations can be customized with other colors or edible markers for creative variation.

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