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The simplest ingredients can make the coziest little treats. These apple zucchini rice paper pies wrap a warm, cinnamon-scented filling in delicate rice paper that turns lightly crisp in the oven. Sweet apples bring the familiar flavor of a homemade dessert, while finely grated zucchini blends into the filling and adds moisture. I love how little preparation these parcels need. No pastry to knead or roll, just a simple fruit filling, a few sheets of rice paper, and a little time in the oven. Enjoy them warm with tea or coffee when you want something homemade without making an entire cake. Apple Zucchini Hand Pies ⏱️ Time & Prep Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Bake time: 12–18 minutes Total time: ~40 minutes Yield: 4 hand pies Ingredients Apple filling 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced ½ medium zucchini, finely grated 2 tbsp erythritol 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp caramel extract, optional 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tbsp lemon juice 1–2 tbsp water, if...