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DIY Sweetie Pie!
February 9th, 2009As promised, I have a a Valentine freebie project for you to make your special someone this week. These little hand pies can be made with your favorite Apple Pie recipe or simply with some store bought pie crust and apple pie filling. (I chose to go the easy route for the sake of time.) *Don’t have a favorite recipe? Try this Cranberry-Ribbon Apple Pie from Epicurious. The cranberries would be a lovely hit of red for the occasion! Just be sure to follow the baking directions that I included, as cooking time will be less with the smaller pies. Below are the instructions for these pies and a printable PDF for the boxes to put them in. Click “Continue reading…” for the instructions and template.
Click here to download the template and instructions for the Pie Box.
Apple Hand Pie Cooking Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat (a nonstick baking mat).
2. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Using a 5-inch cookie cutter, cut out rounds. Transfer rounds to prepared baking sheet.
3. Place about 2 tablespoons of apple pie filling onto one-half of each round. Fold dough over to close. Brush the tops of each pie with egg whites. Using a fork, press edges together to seal shut. Sprinkle tops of pies with sanding sugar.
4. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer pies to a wire rack to cool. Let cool completely before placing in boxes. These can be stored in an airtight container up to 4 days.
I hope you have as much fun making these as I did! I have another Valentine freebie coming tomorrow too so be sure to check back.
February 9th, 2009 at 8:34 am
love this! I’ll be linking.
Thank you so much.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:19 am
This is such a cute idea! Thanks for the download. I’ll be sending these to school on Friday. Also tweeted it to my tweeps! Thanks again.
February 9th, 2009 at 9:59 am
definitely linking this!!
February 9th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
so cute. can not wait to do this on friday. . .i am going to share this, everyone will love it. thank you!
February 9th, 2009 at 2:21 pm
WOW! I think this is my favorite Valentine’s gift yet. I just love this! Thanks so much for sharing, I’ll be linking to this as well.
February 9th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
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February 10th, 2009 at 12:18 am
Yum, yum, yum! These look so delicious.
February 10th, 2009 at 10:57 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Very cleaver! Thanks so much for making these so easy for all of us! Love the box.
February 10th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
I just made these up and they are soooooo good. My little grandson loved them!! Great idea.
February 10th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
This is super sweet! Thank you!
February 11th, 2009 at 7:31 am
So darling and clever! I can’t decide which charms me most–the sweet little pies or the pretty striped box?
February 11th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Where is a list of the ingredients?
February 11th, 2009 at 8:37 am
I cheated a little for the sake of time and used chilled pie crust that I found in the the refrigerated section of the grocery store and canned apple pie filling. You could also reference this Cranberry-Ribbon Apple Pie recipe from Epicurious: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Cranberry-Ribbon-Apple-Pie-108854
The cranberries would be a lovely hit of red for the occasion! Just be sure to follow the baking directions that I included, as cooking time will be less with the smaller pies. Happy baking!
February 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am
i LOVE these! i am so making them. easy and delicious and the box is adorable! thanks for the inspiration!
February 11th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I came over from Design Mom. This is a great idea and the recipe looks delicious. You have a great blog. I enjoyed looking around!
February 11th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
This is so sweet! But what size card stock is the template for? The box in the photo looks like something larger than 8.5 x 11 was used.
February 11th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Nope, fit’s perfectly on an 8.5 x 11! I think my shots are just super close up so they look bigger than they actually are
February 11th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
SO thoughtful of you to share this.. I love it! Thank you!
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February 11th, 2009 at 4:23 pm
You are one super talented woman! Thanks so much for this great valentines idea. I’ve been looking for the right kinda homemade gift to give to friends and this is definitely it. Absolutely divine! Many thanks.
February 12th, 2009 at 3:11 am
I am not crafty – but some how – I was sent this link and I think it is a GREAT idea.. I am hoping to pull it off this weekend.. UGGG can I do it? Well.. only days will tell! Thanks for sharing!!!
Looking for some ideas for teachers appreciation week – that we can make – so bring it on – you seem to be very very good at these little gifts!
February 12th, 2009 at 4:48 am
this is SO sweet and the box is gorgeous… think I would HAVE to keep the box
-thanks for your inspiration
February 12th, 2009 at 5:46 am
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February 12th, 2009 at 8:11 am
I had to thank you for sharing this sweet and perfect gift. I have been thinking about it ever since seeing it yesterday. Such an outstanding idea… I can’t wait to make some. Thank you so much!
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February 12th, 2009 at 11:22 am
excellent idea, thanks so much!!! I think I might make these for my husband and kid and everyone else!! The easy route is good with me!
February 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
The box you designed is just delightful! You are too sweet for sharing the template with us.
February 12th, 2009 at 1:57 pm
thank you SOOO much for this and the brownie bag template/idea! they’re perfect additions to my basket for my valentine. I did the box today and it is SO cute! loves it!
February 12th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I am all about some cute packaging, so I knew I had to make this for my fiance. I made it today & gave it to him after work, and he loved it! Thanks for the great idea!
February 13th, 2009 at 7:35 am
LOVE this idea! I’ll be linking. Thanks for the printable!
February 13th, 2009 at 10:10 pm
I love this! So cute and creative. Not only does it make a great valentine gift but a fantastic idea for my fall wedding. An apple pie favor in a cute, custom box… can’t beat it. I’ll definitely be sending some visitors your way!
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February 14th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
This is a fantastic idea and is so beautifully presented. I love it! Thanks!
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March 5th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I LOVE this idea!!! I have been searching for a fall-themed wedding favor and had half=heartedly decided on caramel apples but this is perfect! My mom and I can bond and channel our pre-wedding jitters by baking together. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing!!!
March 31st, 2009 at 7:35 am
What a lovely photo! They look so cute!
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
In some Middle Eastern markets you can find a “samosa press.” It’s a small kitchen tool that is used to help aid in the stuffing and folding of samosas (sort of a fried, savory version of hand pies). The samosa press is PERFECT for making hand pies, and really speeds up the process!
April 5th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
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June 4th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
That was a great post…I love this site.. Thanks
June 14th, 2009 at 6:54 am
Thanks for the share. Degenerate
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October 27th, 2009 at 1:11 pm
thanks to you:
http://peaceamillion.blogspot.com/2009/10/apples-obviously.html
January 20th, 2010 at 3:36 am
Hi. I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your blog and that I mentioned this entry in my recent blog post.Thanks so much for your great ideas and free printables. I hope you will take a look at my blog when you get a chance.
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January 29th, 2010 at 3:27 am
Thanks for this beautiful idea! I have thought about sharing it with my readers and I hope you are not sorry if I have inserted her in my post of S. Valentine (http://bimbumbeta.blogspot.com/2010/01/s-valentino-il-gri-gri-per-una.html). If you had to not make you like I will handle to remove the link to your blog. Regards, Beta
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:21 pm
LOVE this idea – my husband grew up always eating those little pies from the bread store (the ones that hostess makes)and this is a perfect way to bring back a sentimental childhood memory and make it into a new one!
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January 18th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Apple Pie is my hubby’s favorite dessert. He will love these!
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February 11th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
These look amazingly delicious and so darling! Just love it! Featured them on my blog this week! Have a great weekend!
Blessings to you,
Holly
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Love these!! What a great gift they would make for anyone!!
Blessings,
Melanie
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