Description
Buttery, flaky, and filled with warm spiced apples, these Individual Apple Hand Pies with Glaze are the perfect grab-and-go dessert. Each one fits in your hand, making them ideal for lunchboxes, bake sales, or holiday dessert trays. Baked until golden and drizzled with a simple vanilla glaze, these pies deliver the nostalgic comfort of classic apple pie in a personal-sized package. And thanks to store-bought puff pastry, they’re easier to make than you’d expect. This easy recipe is ideal for quick breakfasts, fall desserts, or cozy snack ideas!
Ingredients
2 sheets puff pastry
2 medium apples
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 large egg
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Add them to a saucepan with brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples are slightly softened and the mixture has thickened. Let it cool completely.
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles (12 total). Place a spoonful of cooled apple mixture onto the center of 6 rectangles, leaving a border around the edges.
3. Brush the edges with beaten egg, then top with the remaining 6 pastry rectangles. Press the edges with a fork to seal and cut a small slit on top of each for steam to escape.
4. Transfer pies to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg wash. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pies and let set before serving.
Notes
Be sure the apple filling is fully cooled before assembling the pies to prevent soggy pastry.
Press the edges firmly with a fork to seal the pies well and prevent leaks.
For extra flavor, add a tiny pinch of salt to the glaze or a dash of lemon zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple hand pies, individual pies, glazed mini pies, fall dessert, puff pastry apple pies