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Ingredients
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For the Hand Pie Filling
For the Pie Crust
For the Salted Caramel Sauce
For Frying
Method
Prepare the Apple Filling
- 1
Cook the Apples
Peel, core, and dice the Granny Smith apples into small pieces. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Stir well and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make the Pie Crust
- 2
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Cut in the cold unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce
- 3
Make Caramel
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the sugar melts and turns a rich amber color. Carefully add the unsalted butter and stir until melted. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let the sauce cool slightly.
Assemble and Fry the Hand Pies
- 4
Roll Out the Dough
On a floured surface, roll out one disc of dough to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch rounds using a cookie cutter or cup.
- 5
Fill and Seal
Place a tablespoon of the cooled apple filling in the center of each dough round. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges and ensure they are well sealed.
- 6
- 7
Fry the Hand Pies
Carefully place 2-3 hand pies in the hot oil, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 8
Serve
Serve the hand pies warm, drizzled with salted caramel sauce.