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Easy Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry

Delicious, buttery apple hand pies made with store-bought puff pastry and an easy homemade apple pie filling. The perfect fall dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 hand pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 Granny Smith apples
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons cognac or rum optional
  • 1 box puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
Cornstarch Slurry
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

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  1. Peel and dice the apples, then set them aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the butter, then add apples and toss to coat them with the butter. Next, stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon and simmer over medium heat.
  3. Stir constantly for 5 minutes while adding lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  4. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Stir in the cognac or rum, if using. Then, turn off the heat and set it aside to cool.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  6. Cut your puff pastry into 8 equal pieces. Spoon one tablespoon of cooled apple filling onto each piece of puff pastry, then fold it over and seal the edges with a fork. Create 3 slits at the top and brush with a beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until your apple pies are bubbly. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  8. Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. 
  • Don't forget to cut slits in the top of the pies before baking as this helps the steam escape while baking.