Delicious Heart Apple Pies Recipe for Cozy Kitchen Moments
Author:lilie
Total Time:1 hour 37 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in a cozy Heart Apple Pies recipe that delivers flaky crust and juicy filling perfect for warm moments simple joy and kitchen smiles
Ingredients
Scale
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter, cold, diced
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 3/4 inch pieces)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk the flour and salt. Add the cold butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits of butter. Drizzle in ice water a tablespoon at a time, mixing just until the dough starts to hold together. Split into two discs, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the filling: In a bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, and vanilla. Let the mixture rest 10-15 minutes so the flavors mingle and the apples release a little juice.
Roll and cut: On a lightly floured surface, roll one dough disc to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out hearts using your cutter (or use circles if you don't have one). Reroll scraps as needed without overworking the dough.
Assemble the pies: Place a generous teaspoon of filling on the center of each heart (or circle). Brush the edge with a little egg wash, top with another heart, and press edges to seal. Crimp with a fork for a neat edge. If you're making top-only hearts, you can vent with a small slit or leave a pattern cutout.
Chill the assembled pies: Transfer to a parchment-lined sheet and chill 10-15 minutes. This helps them hold their shape during baking.
Bake to golden: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired. Bake 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. If using larger hearts, bake closer to 25 minutes and keep an eye on them to avoid over-browning.
Cool and serve: Let the pies cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes before serving. The filling will thicken as it rests, so resist the temptation to dive in immediately.
Notes
Heart Apple Pies are little heart-shaped hand pies with a flaky crust and a bright apple-kissed filling, perfect for sharing with someone special on a cozy weekend.
Prep Time:1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time:22 minutes
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Nutrition
Serving Size:8 servings
Calories:250 calories
Sugar:18 g
Fat:10 g
Carbohydrates:38 g
Fiber:2 g
Protein:3 g
Keywords: apple pie, hand pie, heart-shaped, dessert, cinnamon, fall, cozy
