Easy Apple Hand Pies
These easy apple hand pies are seriously so simple to make! Made with sweet apple filling tucked inside flaky puff pastry and finished with a delicious glaze drizzled over the top, they have all the cozy flavors of apple pie without the extra work. They’re perfect for a quick fall dessert, an afternoon treat, or whenever you’re craving something sweet!
Easy Apple Hand Pies with Puff Pastry
I love making things from scratch, truly I do. But…sometimes time or life just doesn’t allow me to make everything from scratch. And when that happens, I try to create things that still feel homemade but maybe use a few less steps. These easy apple hand pies are one of those recipes that feel made from scratch and are loaded with flavor. Made with pre-made puff pastry dough and stuffed with apple pie filling, it’s a delicious dessert or even breakfast that everyone will love.
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Helpful Ingredient Tips
- Puff Pastry Dough – I used this puff pastry dough here. I am sure that whatever your local grocery store has will work.
- Apple Pie Filling – For my apple pie filling, I used a homemade canned version from fresh apples, however, you can use any type of apple pie filling.
- Whole Milk – To create a glaze over top, I mixed together powdered sugar and milk.
- Powdered Sugar
Tools You’ll Need
Easy Apple Hand Pies Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and let it sit for a few minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to work with.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6 equal squares, for 12 squares total.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of apple pie filling onto each square, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Fold each square over to form a triangle or rectangle. Use a fork to press and seal the edges so the filling stays inside while baking.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and a glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled hand pies and serve!
Storage and Reheating
Storage
Room temperature: Store leftover apple hand pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. The puff pastry is best enjoyed fresh, as it will soften over time.
Refrigerator: To keep them longer, store the hand pies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: For the best texture, reheat the hand pies in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 3–5 minutes, or until warmed through and the pastry is crisp again. You can also microwave them for 15–20 seconds, but the pastry will be softer.
Freezing: Freeze the hand pies before adding the glaze for the best results. Let them cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature, reheat in the oven, and drizzle with fresh glaze before serving.
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Easy Apple Hand Pies
Ingredients
- 2 rolls puff pastry dough
- 1 can apple pie filling
- brown sugar
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Remove the puff pastry from the refrigerator and let it sit for a few minutes to soften slightly, making it easier to work with.
- Unroll the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6 equal squares, for 12 squares total.
- Spoon a few tablespoons of apple pie filling onto each square, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Fold each square over to form a triangle or rectangle. Use a fork to press and seal the edges so the filling stays inside while baking.
- Place the hand pies on a baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth and a glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled hand pies and serve!
