Are Hand Pies & Turnovers The Same Thing?

Although hand pies and turnovers have many similarities, the crust is the main distinction. Puff pastry dough is typically used to make turnovers. Additionally, turnovers are constructed using a folded piece of dough, similar to a calzone, giving it the appearance of a half-moon.

Can I Freeze Fruit Hand Pies?

If you are going to freeze your hand pies, the hand pies should be placed on baking sheets & put in the freezer until they are completely frozen. Until you're ready to bake them, wrap each hand pie in plastic wrap & store it in a freezer bag. When you're ready to bake them, take them out of your freezer to thaw before proceeding with the baking instructions.

An Easy Apple Hand Pie Recipe In The Air Fryer

Ingredients

Scale

Apple Pie:

1 21oz can Apple Pie Filling *SEE NOTES*
1 can of Air Fryer Ready Butter Flake Crescent Rolls *SEE NOTES*

Pie Topping:

1 Egg
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2 tbsp Dark Brown Sugar

Optional Serving Toppings:

Cream Cheese Icing
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla Syrup
Caramel Sauce

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Instructions

Open the crescent dough & unroll the dough. Separate along the perforated lines with a knife.
Using your hands or a rolling pin, make each dough triangle large enough to hold the filling. If you are pulling be careful to not create holes in the dough.
Place the apple pie filling in the center of the dough. Make sure to leave enough room around all of the edges to seal the dough together.
Take another dough triangle & place it on top of the other. Try & line up the edges as best as you can.
Using a fork, crimp the edges together to seal the pie. If there are any holes in your dough, you can use access dough from the corners of the triangles to patch it up.
Spray your air fryer with oil & place your hand pies in it. I usually will do 2 at a time. Cook at 300° F *do not preheat* for 6 minutes.
After the 6 minutes is up, flip the pies carefully using a spatula & cut 3 holes into the top of your pies. These holes allow access moisture to evaporate.
Take your egg wash & heavily apply it onto the tops of your hand pies.
Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar topping onto the hand pies. Don't be too heavy handed on this step. You want that flaky crust to peak through. Pop back into the air fryer again at 300° F for another 6 minutes.
After the 6 minutes, your pie should come out crispy & golden. Take them out of the air fryer & place them on a cooling rack. Serve by themselves or with the topping of your choice!

Notes

* Can use any pie filling you would like - just refer back to the section about different pie fillings

* MAKE SURE that your Butter Flake Crescent Rolls say 'Air Fryer Ready'!

Author: dinnercult
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American