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Apple Hand Pies on parchment paper with sprigs of rosemary
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Best Apple Hand Pies

You need to try these Apple Hand Pies ASAP! They are sure to be the next family favorite sweet treats that uses simple ingredients, comes with amazing tips for perfection, and makes for a fun baking experience for everyone.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Keyword: apple, baked, breakfast, cinnamon, dessert, easy, fall recipe, hand pies, pie, puff pastry, sweet, vegan
Servings: 8 hand pies
Calories: 804kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

APPLE FILLING:

  • 2 organic Gala apples, peeled + chopped into medium chunks
  • 2 Tbsps unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsps organic brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

HAND PIES:

  • 2 (14 oz.) packages premium puff pastry sheets
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 egg wash (1 egg + 1 tablespoon milk)
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Instructions

COOK THE APPLE FILLING:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt and stir until combined and everything begins to bubble a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the apple chunks and toss until well coated and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

TO MAKE THE PUFF PASTRY:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove pastry sheets from packaging and roll out unto a floured surface. Cut the pieces into 8 squares total (per package; 16 squares total for both). Place about 2 Tbsps of cooled cooked apple filling unto one square and lightly brush the edges with egg wash to create a nice seal and then cover with another square, gently pressing the edges down. Using a fork, carefully “crimp” around the edges and place on the baking sheet.
  • Repeat until all squares are topped and you've made 8 hand pies.
  • Once all hand pies are laid flat on the baking sheet, gently prick a set of holes on the tops using a fork, lightly brush the tops with egg wash, and sprinkle with the tops with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until fully covered.
  • Bake in the oven 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and the filling bubbles at the sides.
  • Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes (10 minutes or so) before serving.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1-3 days. To serve warm, simply re-heat in the oven, microwave, or a toaster oven. 
  • FREEZE: For longer storage–leftovers can be stored in the freezer. After they have baked and are completely cooled, simply place your hand pies onto a baking sheet (spaced apart) and freeze them for 2-3 hours. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip loc bag and reheat when ready to eat! 
  • VEGAN OPTION: To make these hand pies entirely vegan and dairy-free, simply ensure that the puff pastry brand used is vegan-friendly and melted vegan butter (w/ 1 tablespoon of Agave mixed together) in place of the egg wash.
  • APPLES: Best apples to use for these hand pies are: Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, Fuji, etc.
  • EQUIPMENT: To see the equipment that I used for these hand pies, see my Baking Essentials list!

Nutrition

Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg