Description
Mini Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry are delightful, bite-sized pastries filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and encased in a golden, flaky crust. Perfect for any occasion, these hand pies are not only easy to make but also evoke nostalgia with every bite. Serve them fresh from the oven or pair them with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut circles (about 4 inches in diameter) from the pastry using a round cutter.
- Place a spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of each circle. Fold over to create a half-moon shape and seal edges by pressing down or crimping with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg