Apple Cheddar Hand Pies and Spiced Caramel Whipped Cream.
Serves: 18 Hand Pies
 
Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ Cups of All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ Teaspoon of Salt
  • 1 Teaspoon of Sugar
  • 16 Tablespoons of Cold Butter (2 sticks)
  • ⅓ Cup of Cold Water
  • ½ Cup of Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples, Peeled and Diced
  • ¼ Cup of White Sugar
  • 2 Tsp. of Lemon Juice
  • 1Tsp of Cornstarch
  • 1.5 Tsp. of Cinnamon, divided
  • 1.5 Tsp. of Nutmeg, divided
  • ¼ Tsp. of Allspice
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Cups of Hood Heavy Cream
  • 2 Tbsp. of Confectioners Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. of Caramel Sauce, plus more for garnish
Instructions
  1. To make pie dough, sift together flour, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Cut the cold butter into small pieces (or shred on a large box cheese grater quickly while it’s still very cold). Add the butter to the flour mixture and work the two together until crumbly. Add in the cold water slowly and continue to work with your hands until the dough is crumbling. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese into the dough at the end and lightly knead it in. Roll the dough into a ball, cover in plastic wrap and transfer to the fridge to chill for about one hour.
  2. While the dough is chilling, prepare the filling and preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combined peeled and diced apple pieces with the sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, 1 tsp. of cinnamon, 1 tsp. of nutmeg, and the allspice. Let it sit for 5 minutes, and then drain off any excess juices at the bottom of the bowl.
  3. To assemble hand pies, roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface. Use a 3” round biscuit cutter or the top of a glass to cut circles out of the dough until you have about 18 pieces. Fill each dough round with a heaping spoon of filling and use your fingers to seal the edges so that you’re left with a stuffed, half circle shape. Use the back of a fork to press the edges closed and create a decorative edge.
  4. Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl, and use a pastry brush to lightly coat the top of each hand pie with the egg wash.
  5. Bake the hand pies on a parchment lined rimmed baking sheet at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside and let cool.
  6. While the hand pies are cooling, prepare the whipped cream. In a stand mixer, combine heavy cream, confectioners sugar, remaining ½ tsp. each of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the caramel sauce. Turn the mixer on medium and let the ingredients come together until they form a fluffy, whipped cream. Transfer the whipped cream to a serving bowl, and drizzle with more caramel sauce before serving alongside the warm apple hand pies.
Recipe by DomestikatedLife at https://domestikatedlife.com/2018/11/18/apple-cheddar-hand-pies-and-spiced-caramel-whipped-cream/