Make-Ahead Thanksgiving App: Stuffing Hand Pies

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat

Step 2

Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned, then add onion, celery, apple, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper

Step 3

Cook until onions, celery and apples are soft, about 5 minutes

Step 4

Pour the mixture into a mixing bowl, then stir in the flour and let cool

Step 5

While the mixture is cooling, roll out the pie dough on a floured surface into a 14-inch circle

Step 6

Using a small 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 10 circles

Step 7

Gather the dough scraps, then re-roll and cut out 6 more circles for a total of 16

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk the egg and heavy cream

Step 10

Using a pastry brush, brush the perimeter of 1 dough circle with water

Step 11

Place 2 tablespoons sausage mixture in the center, then top with another dough circle

Step 12

Using a fork, crimp the edges to seal

Step 13

Place the hand pie on the prepared baking sheet

Step 14

Repeat to make 8 hand pies total

Step 15

Brush the tops of the hand pies with the egg wash and then sprinkle with poultry seasoning

Step 16

Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes

Step 17

Let cool slightly, then serve with cranberry sauce for dipping