Apple Hand Pies Recipe
Our apple hand pies feature a flaky crust filled with warm, cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a sweet glaze, making them the perfect handheld treat.
Yield: 12 hand pies
Calories: 215kcal
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 smaller Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 Honeycrisp apple peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Pies
- 2 sheets of store-bought pie crust
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Filling
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the apples have softened slightly.
- Remove from heat and let the filling cool.
Assemble And Bake The Hand Pies
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the store-bought pie crust and cut out circles (about 4-5 inches in diameter) using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of one dough circle.
- Top with a second dough circle, gently pressing down around the edges to seal.
- Crimp the edges with a fork to fully seal the pie.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Use a small knife to cut two small slits on top of each pie to allow steam to escape while baking.
- Place the assembled hand pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Prepare the Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled hand pies and allow it to set for a few minutes.
Notes
Cooking Apple Hand Pies In The Air Fryer
1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for about 5 minutes.
2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place two pies in the basket, making sure they aren’t touching.
4. Air fry for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
5. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6. Repeat with the remaining pies. If your air fryer basket is large, you can cook more at once as long as they have space to crisp up evenly.
This method delivers a crisp, bakery-style crust without turning on the oven!
1. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for about 5 minutes.
2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place two pies in the basket, making sure they aren’t touching.
4. Air fry for about 10 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
5. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6. Repeat with the remaining pies. If your air fryer basket is large, you can cook more at once as long as they have space to crisp up evenly.
This method delivers a crisp, bakery-style crust without turning on the oven!