Homemade McDonald’s Apple Pies Recipe

This recipe recreates the iconic McDonald’s apple pie by using puff pastry for a flaky and buttery crust. The filling is made by cooking peeled, cored, and diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to infuse warmth and balance the sweetness with acidity. Cornflour thickens the mixture, ensuring the filling holds together after baking.

After the filling cools completely, it is spooned onto cut puff pastry rectangles, which are folded and sealed. Egg wash helps seal the edges and contributes to a glossy, golden crust. A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before baking adds extra flavor and texture.

The pies bake at a high temperature to crisp the pastry quickly while warming the filling through. The recipe notes the filling can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or frozen, making preparation flexible. These pies serve well as hand-held desserts or snacks with a sweet, warmly spiced apple filling enveloped in crisp pastry.