Delicious Autumn Spiced Apple and Pear Hand Pies Recipe

Enjoy the flavors of fall with these delightful hand pies filled with spiced apples and pears. These handheld treats are perfect for a cozy night in or a festive gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped apples
• 2 cups chopped pears
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp water
• Turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the chopped apples, pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice.
3. Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
4. Place a spoonful of the apple-pear mixture in the center of each circle.
5. Fold the circles in half and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
6. Place the hand pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
7. Mix the beaten egg with water to create an egg wash and brush it over the hand pies.
8. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on top of the pies for extra crunch.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let the hand pies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

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