Easy Apple Hand Pies
Golden, flaky, and filled with warm spiced apples—these Easy Apple Hand Pies are everything you love about classic apple pie, wrapped up in a grab-and-go treat.
Perfect for snacking, sharing, or packing in a lunchbox, they deliver cozy fall flavor in every handheld bite.
No forks, no fuss—just sweet, cinnamon-kissed goodness!
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 Assembly:
- 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
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How To Make Easy Apple Hand Pies
1. 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.
2. Assemble 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.
3. Bake the Pies:
- 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.
4. 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.
Easy Apple Hand Pies
These Easy Apple Hand Pies are the perfect mini treat—flaky golden crusts filled with tender, cinnamon-spiced apples and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. With just a few ingredients and no fuss, they bring all the cozy flavor of classic apple pie in a cute handheld form.
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 hand pies
Ingredients
- 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
- 2 sheets of store-bought pie crust
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 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 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. - Bake the Pies:
• 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.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
