Caramel Apple and Pumpkin Spice Hand Pies

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Flaky hand pies filled with sweet caramel apples and warm pumpkin spice, perfect for Halloween treats. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 6-8 tbsp ice water
• 2 medium, peeled and diced apple
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/3 cup caramel sauce
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: To make the crust, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup cold cubed unsalted butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Step 2: Gradually add 6-8 tbsp ice water, stirring with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Form the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
3. Step 3: Meanwhile, prepare filling by combining 2 medium peeled and diced apples, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger in a bowl. Mix well.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 375°F. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch circles using a biscuit cutter or glass.
5. Step 5: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the apple-pumpkin filling onto the center of each circle, then drizzle 1 tbsp caramel sauce over the filling.
6. Step 6: Fold the dough over to create half-moon shapes, pressing edges together with a fork to seal. Brush each hand pie with 1 beaten egg.
7. Step 7: Place hand pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
8. Step 8: Let cool slightly before serving for the caramel to set.