Sourdough Apple Hand Pies
There’s something truly comforting about a homemade treat, especially when it’s made with sourdough. These sourdough apple hand pies—like mini pop tarts but better—have a perfectly flaky, buttery crust with a hint of tang from the sourdough. Filled with warm, spiced apples, they’re a delicious mix of sweet and tart, making them a cozy snack or dessert.
Servings 9 pies
Ingredients
For the Sourdough Pastry:
- 225 g cold butter, cubed or grated 1 cup
- 315 g all-purpose flour 2 ½ cups
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 120 g sourdough discard (or active starter) ½ cup
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water as needed
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples peeled and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for a thicker filling
For Assembly:
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling optional
Instructions
Make the Sourdough Pastry Dough
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.225 g cold butter, cubed or grated, 315 g all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons sugar
- Stir in the sourdough discard and add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.120 g sourdough discard (or active starter), 2-4 tablespoons cold water
Make the Apple Filling
- In a small pan over medium heat, add the diced apples, maple syrup (or sugar), cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.2 medium apples, 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until the apples soften. If using cornstarch, mix it with a teaspoon of water and stir it in to thicken the filling.1 teaspoon cornstarch
- Let the filling cool completely before assembling the hand pies.
Assemble the Hand Pies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thick. Cut into rectangles or circles, depending on your preferred shape.
- Place a few spoonfuls of apple filling in the center of half of the dough pieces. Place the remaining pieces on top and press the edges together with a fork.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Poke a few small holes in each pie to allow steam to escape.1 egg, Coarse sugar for sprinkling
Bake
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let them cool slightly before enjoying!