Sesame Free Paleo Cassava Flour Apple Hand Pies
Flaky, golden, and filled with warm spiced apples, these little hand pies are the kind of treat that feels indulgent but is built entirely from wholesome, grain-free ingredients. Cassava flour is the real star here — it behaves remarkably like all-purpose flour, giving the crust a tender, rollable texture that holds together beautifully without any gluten or grain-based alternatives. Solid coconut oil works in place of butter, getting worked into the dough until crumbly and then chilled, so you still get those satisfying flaky layers. The filling comes together in a single skillet with diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, and a touch of arrowroot starch to thicken everything into a glossy, jammy center that won't leak all over your baking sheet. A quick egg wash gives each pie that gorgeous amber finish straight out of the oven. Whether you're navigating grain-free eating or just want a handheld dessert made with ingredients you can actually pronounce, these deliver every bit of the cozy apple pie experience — no fork required.
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8 servings
For the crust
- 2 cups cassava flour, plus more for dusting
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ½ cup coconut oil, solid (not melted)
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
For the filling
- 3 medium apples (about 1 lb), peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch dice
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Make the filling: melt 1 tbsp coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the apples are just tender and the liquid has reduced slightly, about 6–8 minutes. Stir in the arrowroot starch and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute more, until the juices thicken and coat the apples. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely, about 20–30 minutes.
- 2
Make the crust: whisk together the cassava flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the solid coconut oil in small spoonfuls and work it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
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