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19) Apple-Cheddar Maple Hand Pies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (about 8x8 inches), cut into 6 squares
  • 1 medium apple Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled and diced, about 1½ cups
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar grated
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 egg beaten (egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup for brushing

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Toss diced apple with brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Let sit 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Place a spoonful of apple mixture and a sprinkle of cheddar in the center of each pastry square.
  4. Brush edges with melted butter, fold into triangles or rectangles, and press edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Brush with maple syrup as soon as they come out of the oven and let cool slightly before serving.