This recipe for mini apple hand pies produces an inviting treat that is ready in under 30 minutes. The pies consist of individual apple slices cleverly wrapped in puff pastry. Just a little cinnamon and sugar sweetens these delights.
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These hand pies are an ideal recipe to create with kids as the recipe is quick and simple to make. The kids will be so proud of themselves! Each pie consists of a single apple slice dipped in cinnamon sugar and baked in a puff pastry shell.
Ingredients
- Tart apple: only one apple is needed to produce six mini hand pies. A Granny Smith apple works well in this recipe. Peel, core and cut the apple into six round slices (approximately ¼" slices).
- Puff Pastry: homemade puff pastry or a store-bought brand work equally well. You need six 5" x 5" squares of puff pastry.
- Cinnamon and sugar: combine the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of the apple slices to coat with the mixture.
- Raw sugar: sprinkled over the pastry prior to baking
- Egg: lightly whip one egg for brushing on the pastry before baking.
Assemble the pies
Mini-Hand Pies
- Dip both sides of apple slices in cinnamon and sugar mixture.
- Brush puff pastry with a lightly beaten egg. Cut four slits in puff pastry square. Place apple slice in the middle.
- Fold opposite ends of puff pastry over apple slice. Using fingers, seal where the puff pastry meets in the middle.
- Fold remaining opposite ends of puff pastry over the apple slices. Using fingers, seal where the puff pastry meets in the middle. Fold remaining dough edges over apple slice and press lightly with fingers to seal.
- Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. Bake at 400 F for 12 - 15 minutes.
Serving
These mini apple pies are best served the day they are made. Serve with a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon ice cream if desired.
I hope you enjoy these mini apple hand pies as much as my family does!
📋 Recipe
Puff Pastry Mini Apple Pies Recipe
Equipment
- Apple peeler and corer
- Knife
- 1 Baking Sheet Pan
- 1 Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- 1 Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 1 Large Apple
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (205℃)
- Cut puff pastry sheet into six 5" x 5" squares (if needed, gently roll the puff pastry so it is large enough to cut out the squares).1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- Peel and core apple. Cut apple into six ¼" slices.1 Large Apple
- Combine the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow dish. Dip both sides of each apple slice in the mixture.1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon, ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar
- Place an egg in a bowl and whip.1 Large Egg
- Brush puff pastry with the whipped egg. Cut four slits in puff pastry square (the cuts will be made slightly rounded on each corner). Place an apple slice in the middle of each square.
- Fold opposite ends of puff pastry over apple slice. Using fingers, seal where the puff pastry meets in the middle.
- Fold remaining opposite ends of puff pastry over the apple slices. Using fingers, seal where the puff pastry meets in the middle. Fold remaining dough edges over apple slice and press lightly with fingers to seal.
- Brush the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
- Place pastries 2" apart on a non-stick baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
MJ Riley says
Can you suggest a substitute for the egg? My grandson would love these, but he is allergic to eggs.
Thanks.
dessertswithstephanie says
Hi, you may brush the exterior of the puff pastry with a bit of melted butter. Alternatively, I use a brand of vegan 'eggs' for baking (Simply Eggless) which may also be brushed on the mini pie. I hope you enjoy!
Monidipa Dutta says
Loved the mini apple hand pies! Super easy for a non-cook like me. Puff pastry was a game-changer. Thanks for the simple yet delicious recipe. Will definitely impress without the stress!
Tara Pittman says
My family enjoyed these. They were impressed with this recipe.
Alita says
They are so easy to make and come together with just a few simple ingredients.Lovely recipe.
Beeb says
The buttery flaky puff pastry combined with cinnamony warm apple pie is a match made in heaven!