Apple Hand Pies With Store-Bought Pie Crust

These Apple Hand Pies with glaze are the perfect fall dessert! Made with tender, flaky store-bought pie dough and a sweet homemade apple filling, they’re simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

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These apple hand pies with glaze are a must-try fall dessert. Using store-bought pie dough makes them quick and easy, while the spiced apple filling gives them that classic homemade flavor. Perfect for fall bake sales, Thanksgiving, or cozy weekend baking, these bite-sized desserts are a must-try!

Ingredients You’ll Need

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

How To Make Apple Hand Pies – Step By Step Instructions

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.