These apple hand pies are small, flaky pastries filled with soft, cinnamon-spiced apples. They’re simple to make, easy to hold, and taste like a mini version of a traditional apple pie. Perfect for snacking, gifting, or serving warm with a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
- Pie dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 3 medium apples (or 2 large), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- Milk for brushing
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: About 6 hand pies
- Cuisine: Dessert / Baking
- Course: Dessert / Snack
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into six squares.
- Spoon the apple filling into the center of each square.
- Fold each square to form a rectangle or triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Chill the dough before assembling — cold dough makes flakier pies.
- If apples are very juicy, pre-cook them briefly to evaporate excess moisture.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for deeper flavor.
- Use round cutters instead of squares for half-moon pies.
- Drizzle cooled pies with caramel or dust with powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
Approximate Nutrition (per hand pie)
- Calories: ~200 kcal
- Protein: ~2 g
- Fat: ~7 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~16 g
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll the pie dough on a lightly floured surface and cut it into six squares.
- Spoon the apple filling into the center of each square.
- Fold each square to form a rectangle or triangle and seal the edges with a fork.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with milk, and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and crisp.
- Cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- Protein: ~2 g
- Fat: ~7 g
- Carbohydrates: ~32 g
- Fiber: ~3 g
- Sugars: ~16 g
FAQs
Do I need to cook the apple filling first?
No — as long as apples are diced small, they cook through in the oven.
Can I freeze the baked hand pies?
Yes — freeze after baking and reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.
Should I use tart apples or sweet apples?
Either works. A mix of sweet and tart gives the best flavor.
How long do leftovers last?
Store in an airtight container for 1–2 days at room temp or up to 4 days in the fridge.
