Description
Flaky, buttery mini apple hand pies filled with a sweet cinnamon apple filling and baked until golden brown. A cozy, handheld version of classic apple pie perfect for dessert or tea time.
Ingredients
300 g all-purpose flour
60 g granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
220 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
110 ml water
800 g apples, peeled and cut into very small cubes
60 g unsalted butter
150 g brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp water
1 egg
1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
4 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and work it into the mixture until small lumps form.
- Add the water and knead lightly until the dough comes together. Wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine apples, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, salt, and water. Cook until softened and thickened. Let cool completely and refrigerate until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Roll out the dough to about 2 mm thickness and cut into 9–10 cm circles.
- Place about 2 tablespoons of filling onto half the circles. Cover with remaining circles, seal edges with a fork, and trim if needed.
- Cut 3 small slits on top of each pie. Mix egg with 1 tbsp water and brush over pies. Sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Chopped walnuts or pecans can be added for texture.
Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 160°C / 320°F to maintain crispness.
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 307 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
