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.
Beth says
These puff pastry apple hand pies are the perfect recipe for any season! I love it.
Ned says
These hand pies are fantastic! Seriously great. I used to eat these as a kid and your recipe didn't disappoint. Thank you for bringing back awesome childhood memories. 🙂
dessertswithstephanie says
Your story made me smile - thank you!
Tara says
Oooh I love how easily these apple hand pies come together with the puff pastry. You had me at less than thirty minutes. Yum!
dessertswithstephanie says
That's great! So happy you enjoyed the hand pies.
Michelle says
These are so fun to serve at gatherings and my kids love having their own individual pie.
dessertswithstephanie says
So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Kerri says
These apple pies are so cute and easy! Love making them for an easy dessert for the fam.
dessertswithstephanie says
Agree - these mini pies are so simple and quick to make. Thanks for leaving some feedback!
Emily says
These are adorable! They disappeared in a flash, they were so delicious! I can't wait to make these again!
dessertswithstephanie says
Thank you for the feedback, Emily. Yes - the hand pies don't last long in my home either!
Magali says
I really enjoyed how easy this recipe was. I have always enjoyed this dessert! So succulent!
Kaylee says
The kids enjoyed making these and asked me to let then make again tonight. Delish.
Gena says
I didn't realize folding the puff pastry to make this shape could be so easy. My apple hand pies looked like they came straight from a Paris pastry shop!
Marianne says
These were fun to make. They look and taste great with so little effort.