Description
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.
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
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
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baked
- Cuisine: American
