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Apple Hand Pies

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I love putting all my apples to use from my apple tree. These Apple Hand Pies are the perfect fall dessert. They are easy to make and the perfect after school snack, dessert, or for hosting guests this season. Don't let those apples go to waste, make them delicious.
Apple Hand Pies

My husband absolutely loves those little Apple Hand Pies you can get from McDonalds. I always thought he was crazy until I tried a warm one in the middle of a snowstorm, and now I’m HOOKED.

They only require a few ingredients. I am all about shortcuts so I used apple filling, but you could easily make your own.

We also use a pre-made pastry crust for this recipe. You could easily make your own, but if you are in a time crunch, this is the perfect way to whip up a fast pastry or dessert.

Ingredient Notes

  • 1 lb Granny Smith Apples
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 Tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon cold water
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

How to make Apple Hand Pies

  1. Peel, core, and cut apples into ½ inch pieces.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, sugar, butter and cinnamon until butter is melted. Add 2 Tablespoons water, stir to combine, then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until apples reach desired softness.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tablespoons water and cornstarch, then add to saucepan. Stir and cover for an additional 1-2 minutes, until apple mixture starts to thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Roll out both puff pastry sheets, and cut each sheet into six 3×6 inch rectangles.
  7. Evenly split the apple mixture down the middle of half the rectangles.
  8. In the other six sheets, make 3-5 cuts in the puff pastry.
  9. Take each puff pastry sheet with apples and top with a puff pastry sheet that has been cut.
  10. Press the seams together using the tines of a fork.
  11. In small bowl, mix together egg white and water.
  12. Brush over the top of each hand pie.
  13. In a separate small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top of each pie.
  14. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until pastry starts to brown.

Storing and Other Tips

Store any leftover Apple Hand Pies in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can reheat in the Air Fryer or Microwave.

To store the Apple Pie Filling, let the apples cool and place the mixture into glass jars or containers. Let it refrigerate overnight. It will thicken as it is refrigerated.

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Apple Hand Pies

5 from 2 votes
These Apple Hand Pies are the perfect fall dessert. They are easy to make and the perfect after school snack, dessert, or for hosting guests this season.
Serving6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound granny smith apples
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 Tablespoons water, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 frozen pastry puff sheet, thawed
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 Tablespoon cold water
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

Instructions

  1. Peel, core, and cut apples into ½ inch pieces.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apples, sugar, butter and cinnamon until butter is melted. Add 2 Tablespoons water, stir to combine, then cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until apples reach desired softness.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together 2 Tablespoons water and cornstarch, then add to saucepan. Stir and cover for an additional 1-2 minutes, until apple mixture starts to thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  6. Roll out both puff pastry sheets, and cut each sheet into six 3×6 inch rectangles.
  7. Evenly split the apple mixture down the middle of half the rectangles.
  8. In the other six sheets, make 3-5 cuts in the puff pastry.
  9. Take each puff pastry sheet with apples and top with a puff pastry sheet that has been cut.
  10. Press the seams together using the tines of a fork.
  11. In small bowl, mix together egg white and water.
  12. Brush over the top of each hand pie.
  13. In a separate small bowl, mix together sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over the top of each pie.
  14. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until pastry starts to brown.

Notes

This recipe also works with other fruit.

Nutrition

Calories: 579 kcal · Carbohydrates: 61 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 35 g · Saturated Fat: 10 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 10 mg · Sodium: 246 mg · Potassium: 141 mg · Fiber: 3 g · Sugar: 21 g · Vitamin A: 159 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 17 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Cost: $10
Author: Steph Loaiza
Course: Dessert
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Published: April 16, 2024Updated: September 16, 2024

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Questions & Reviews

  1. Rosemary wightman says:
    Love this recipe ideal for family and easy and simple dessert thank you Rosemary wightman

    5 stars

  2. Cyd says:
    Hi Rosemary, Thanks for taking the time to leave us such a nice comment on our apple hand pies. They are one of our favorites. Have a great week!
  3. Cambria says:
    Do you think you could freeze these?
  4. Cyd says:
    These will freeze just fine!
  5. Diane says:
    Would you freeze before or after baking?
  6. Cyd Adamson says:
    We bake up a bunch and then freeze. Thaw and eat, or you can reheat them.
  7. Sabrina says:
    It's really frustrating that the recipe part at the bottom with the instructions is completely different than the instructions at the top.
  8. Momma Cyd says:
    The instructions at the top are if you are interested in making your own apple pie filling. Hope this helps. Have a happy Thanksgiving!
  9. Natalie Demers says:
    I loved this, so much! It was so delicious! It was jus right for me and my family LOVED it; I can't wait to try more recipes like these! Thank you so much!

    5 stars

  10. Momma Cyd says:
    We are so glad to hear that you liked the Apple Hand Pies!
  11. A Gooding says:
    Looking forward to trying this… I too love McDonald’s, apple pies! Which tastes closer to it, the premade pie filling or making it from scratch? And if so, how much pie filling do I need for this recipe?
  12. Bobbi @ Six Sisters says:
    The flavor really depends on which brand of pre-made filling you buy and we always prefer making it from scratch. But that's a personal preference. As for pie filling, this recipe makes 6 pies, and we would recommend filling each one with 1/4 to 1/3 cup of filling, so I would be sure to have 2 cups of filling to be safe.
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