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Mini Apple, Ham & Cheddar Hand Pies

This mini hand pie combines the tart and sweetness of apple with the savory notes of ham and cheddar... a perfect pocket sized appetizer for any get together! 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword savory handpies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12
Author www.recipeforaparty.com

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • 6 oz ham, diced
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled and diced
  • 1 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar, shredded
  • 6 pre made refrigerated pie crusts (3 double pack)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 4 inch round cutter
  • 3 sheet pans, lined with parchment or silicone mat

Instructions

  1. Drizzle the olive oil in a small pan over medium high heat on the stove-top
  2. Add the shallot, ham, salt, pepper and thyme and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Take off heat and let cool for 10 minutes

  3. Add the ham/shallot mixture to a mixing bowl with the diced apples and shredded cheese and mix

  4. Cut rounds of pie dough with a 4 inch cutter, you will get 5 out of each pie crust, totaling 30 small rounds.

  5. With a brush or your fingertips, dab a bit of water around the top edges of each dough round, add a rounded tablespoon of apple/ham mixture in the center of each, fold over and crimp the edges with a fork and cut 3 small slits in the top for venting.

  6. Place all the pies on a parchment or silicone lined sheet pans and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes 
  7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  8. In a small bowl whisk mix together the egg yolk and water and brush the tops of each pie and bake in oven for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes and serve
  9. Makes 30 mini pies, enough for an appetizer for 12 to 15 party guests.