Roasted Apple & Squash Hand Pies

Hand pies have long been a portable favorite in American kitchens, made for sharing on the go. These fold roasted apple and butternut squash with maple, cinnamon, and nutmeg into flaky crusts for a cozy autumn dessert.

Serves 8 · 30 min prep · 35 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 285 cal
• 3g protein
• 36g carbs
• 15g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 rounds refrigerated pie crusts
• 1 1/2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced small
• 1 1/2 cups firm apples, peeled cored and diced
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp turbinado sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for dusting

Instructions

1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2Toss the diced squash and apples with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl until evenly coated.
3. 3Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add the fruit-squash mixture and cook, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes until the squash softens slightly and the apples release juices but still hold shape.
4. 4Transfer the filling to a plate and cool completely so it will not melt the pastry.
5. 5On a lightly floured surface unroll the pie crusts and cut each into 4 equal rounds using a 4- to 5-inch cutter or bowl as a guide.
6. 6Spoon a heaping tablespoon of cooled filling onto the center of each round, leaving a clean border all around.
7. 7Brush the edges lightly with beaten egg, fold the dough over into a half-moon, and press firmly to seal; crimp with a fork for a tight edge.
8. 8Place the hand pies on the prepared sheet, brush the tops with remaining egg wash, and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar.
9. 9Cut two small slits in the top of each pie to vent steam.
10. 10Bake for 20 to 24 minutes until the crusts are deep golden brown and flaky and the filling is bubbling through the vents.
11. 11Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes, then move to a wire rack; serve warm or at room temperature on a big platter for easy grabbing at gatherings.