Apple Hand Pie {Apfeltaschen} for #SundaySupper {#dairyfree #recipe}

What food comes to your mind when you think of fall?  Me, it is Zwetschgen {plums}, apples and pears - I love summer but the fall harvest makes the switch of the seasons all better for me.  In our yard we have an apple and a pear tree; one for each of our daughters.  Alena's is the apple tree and Mia Rosie's is the pear tree.  The trees are both espalier trees; the trees have been in our yard for ten as well as eight years and this year's harvest was the best ever. Good thing all of us love fall fruit and today's #SundaySupper event is perfect as the theme is Fabulous Fall Foods. Our hosts today are Coleen The Redhead Baker and Constance The Foodie Army Wife.

Now back to our abundant harvest. I love having loads of fruit in the house to make a quick and easy cake, or mouthwatering delicious Apple Hand Pies {Apfeltaschen}.  These are made with - gasp - frozen puff pastry; yes I did not make the dough from scratch. However be  reassured they are absolutely 100% dairy free, as always please double check the ingredient list.  Apple Hand Pies are the perfect treat not only do they come together in a snap, but they are mouthwatering plus portable.  Yay, right? The perfect combination of a crispy, flakey shell that meets a sweet yet tart gooey apple filling.

Apple Hand Pie {Apfeltaschen}
- 5 C peeled, cubed, apples
- 1/2 C water
- 1 TB sugar
- 1 TB lemon juice
- 1 pack puff pastry
- 1 egg yolk combined with 1 TB of water

Preheat oven to 400F

1. Remove puff pastry from the freezer and set out to thaw
2. Make apple filling by combining apples with water, sugar and lemon juice in a pot.  Over medium heat - covered - bring mixture to a low simmer and cook until the apples have softened, and turned juicy.
3. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Flour your work area and carefully roll out a sheet of the puff pastry.
5. Cut the sheet into equal squares.  Place 1 Tablespoon {or more} onto each square before folding it up carefully.  Place the filled pastry onto the prepared cookie sheet.
6. Repeat steps 4-5 with the second sheet of puff pastry.
7. Whisk the egg yolk with the water.  Brush the egg water mixture on top of each filled pastry square
8. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes until the pastry is golden.

Enjoy!

Appetizers and Drinks

• Hatch Chile Hummus by Shockingly Delicious
• Pearfect Harvest Cocktail by Eat, Drink and be Tracy

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• Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Sautéed Mushrooms by Cooking Chat
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• Homemade Poultry Seasoning and Chicken Dumpling Casserole by Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
• Kale and Sweet Potato Stew by What Smells So Good?
• Pumpkin Chili by Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
• Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Casserole by Casadecrews

Salads and Side Dishes

• Brie and Pear Salad by Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls by Life Tastes Good
• Carrot and Chevre Souffle by Jane's Adventures in Dinner
• Fall Harvest Panzanella by Curious Cuisiniere
• Garlicky Roasted Butternut Squash by Panning The Globe
• Maple Roasted Acorn Squash by Jelly Toast
• Roasted Vegetables with Spiced Pepitas and Sunflower Seeds by Nosh My Way
• Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash by Ruffles & Truffles

Main Dishes

• Chicken alla Vendemmia by Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Oktoberfest Schnitzel Melt Sandwich by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
• Ratatouille by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
• Roasted Pork Tenderloin over Sweet Potatoes by Family Foodie
• Streamlined Weeknight Shepherd's Pie by The Weekend Gourmet

Desserts and Baked Goods

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• Apple Challah Bread French Toast by Desserts Required
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• Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze by The Foodie Army Wife
• Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Rustic Apple Pie by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Southern Coffee Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Sticky Apple and Gingerbread Cake by Mess Makes Food
• White Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie Bars with Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Frosting by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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