Flaky mini apple hand pies filled with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, offering all the cozy flavors of classic apple pie in a portable dessert.

1 box store-bought pie dough (2 sheets)

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 1/2 cups finely chopped Fuji or Honeycrisp apples

1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp cornstarch

1 tbsp water

1 large egg

2 tsp water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tsp ground cinnamon

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Remove pie dough from the refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature while preparing the filling.
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender.
In a small dish, mix cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir into the apple mixture and cook for about 30 seconds until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lightly flour a surface, unroll one sheet of pie dough, and gently roll it smooth. Cut out shapes using a cutter. Repeat with the second sheet to make about 16 cutouts.
Place half the cutouts on the baking sheet. Add about 1 tablespoon of filling to the center of each, leaving a border.
Beat the egg with 2 teaspoons water to make an egg wash. Brush the edges of the filled dough.
Cut small slits in the remaining dough pieces and place them on top. Press edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Brush tops with egg wash.
Mix granulated sugar with remaining cinnamon and sprinkle about 1 teaspoon over each pie.
Bake for 12–14 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.

Use Honeycrisp for sweeter filling or Granny Smith for a more tart flavor.

Add nutmeg, allspice, or cardamom for extra warmth.

Optional: drizzle with a simple vanilla glaze after cooling.

Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.

Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–8 minutes to maintain crispness.

Freeze after baking; reheat in the oven when ready to serve.