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    Home » Dessert » Fruit Desserts » Apple » Mini Apple Pies

    Mini Apple Pies

    Published: Oct 30, 2020 · Modified: Aug 23, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Warm, flaky Mini Apple Pies are easy to make with puff pastry and apple pie filling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel on top.

    mini apple pie on a white plate with ice cream on top.

    These individual pies are so easy to make, and they are irresistibly good! There’s no need to pick up a McDonald’s apple pie when you can make these instead. Store the extras in the freezer and warm them up whenever you want one.

    Everything You Need To Make Mini Apple Pies

    • Why We Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients For Mini Apple Pies
    • How To Make Apple Hand Pies
    • Other Ways To Make It
      • Copycat McDonalds Apple Pie Recipe
      • Additional Fillings
    • Mini Apple Pie Toppings
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Apple Recipes

    Why We Love This Recipe

    A trip to an apple orchard is such a fun fall activity, and it is something we do every fall. We love picking fresh apples, and they always have the best apple desserts at the bakery! These mini apple pies are inspired by one of the desserts we had at the apple orchard. They are so easy to make with only three ingredients, and everyone loves them.

    Puff pastry squares with filling and egg wash.

    Ingredients For Mini Apple Pies

    You only need three ingredients to make mini apple pies! It doesn’t get easier than that. We used puff pastry for the pie crust, apple pie filling, and an egg (plus a little water) for the egg wash.

    • Puff Pastry: Flaky puff pastry makes the perfect crust!
    • Apple Pie Filling: We used homemade apple pie filling, but canned would also work.
    • Egg: Use an egg and a little water to make an egg wash.

    Puff Pastry vs. Pie Crust

    We chose puff pastry to make these mini pies because we love how puffy and flaky they are! Plus, using store-bought puff pastry saves time and makes this recipe super easy. That being said, you can swap the puff pastry out with pie crust if you prefer. Your mini apple pies will have the traditional look and flavor but will be delicious in their own way.

    How To Make Apple Hand Pies

    rolling out pastry dough on a silicone baking mat

    Once the puff pastry has thawed, roll it out into a large rectangle.

    cutting the dough with a pizza cutter

    Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into twelve squares or rectangles if you want them to look more like McDonald’s apple pies.

    • Circles: If you want your hand pies to be circles, cut out twelve circles of dough using a cookie cutter or by tracing around a small bowl.
    • Semicircles: If you want the mini apple pies to be a semicircle, also known as apple turnovers, cut six large circles from the dough.
    adding the apple filling to the mini apple pies

    Fill the center of six of the squares with apple pie filling. I used my homemade apple pie filling, but you can use canned pie filling as well.

    brushing the egg whites on the apple squares

    Brush the outside edges of each pastry square with egg wash. Top with an additional square of pastry dough, and use a fork to crimp and seal the edges.

    • Circles: Follow the same steps when making circles instead of squares.
    • Semicicles: For apple turnovers, put the filling on one side of the large circle of dough, fold the plain side up over the pie filling, and crimp the edges to seal.
    golden baked apple square pastries on a pan

    Bake the mini pies until golden brown; then serve with vanilla ice cream and top it all with hot caramel sauce.

    mini apples pies with vanilla ice cream.

    Other Ways To Make It

    Copycat McDonalds Apple Pie Recipe

    You can make a copycat McDonald’s apple pie with this recipe by making a couple of small changes.

    • McDonald’s uses pie crust, but we definitely prefer puff pastry.
    • Cut the pieces of puff pastry into narrower rectangles.
    • Make slits into the top pastry dough.
    • Sprinkle the tops with sugar before baking.

    Additional Fillings

    Now that you’ve got this recipe for mini apple pies down, you can try adding other ingredients to make different variations. Here are a few suggestions:

    • Apple Pecan: Add chopped pecans to the pie filling
    • Cranberry Apple: Add dried cranberries (or raisins if you prefer)
    • Apple Blueberry: Add fresh blueberries (or chopped strawberries)
    • Caramel Apple: Add chewy caramel baking bits
    mini apple pies with caramel drizzled on top.

    Mini Apple Pie Toppings

    Apple hand pies are delicious just as they are, especially when served warm, like at McDonald’s. But why not take them to the next level by adding some toppings? Here are a few of our favorites:

    • Caramel: Drizzle with caramel syrup
    • Ice Cream: Top with vanilla 3 ingredient ice cream or marshmallow ice cream
    • Glaze: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze
    • Whipped Cream: Top with a dollop of whipped cream
    top down view of individual apple pies.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can you freeze mini apple pies?

    Yes, you can store mini apple pies in the freezer in an airtight container for up to two months.

    What is the purpose of the egg wash in this recipe?

    The egg wash helps hold the two crusts together and makes the top crust turn golden brown while baking.

    Can I use fresh apples instead of pie filling?

    No, fresh apples would not work well in this recipe. But you could use the apples to make homemade apple pie filling and then use the filling to make mini pies.

    mini apple pies with caramel on top.

    More Apple Recipes

    • With these Caramel Apple Recipes, you can make gourmet apples at home!
    • Apple Cider Doughnuts are fried cake donuts that are packed with apple flavor.
    • Fried Apples are like apple pie without the crust!
    • This Dutch Apple Pie has a fabulous crumble top and is super easy to make.
    mini apple pies with ice cream on top.

    Mini Apple Pies

    Warm, flaky Mini Apple Pies are easy to make with puff pastry and apple pie filling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and caramel on top.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
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    Equipment

    Silicone Basting Brush Set
    Pizza Cutter
    Silpat Silicone Mat

    Ingredients

    • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • ¾ cup apple pie filling

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Beat the egg and water until foamy. Set the egg wash aside. Roll out the sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface to about 10×15 inches.
    • Cut the puff pastry sheet into 12 squares by making two horizontal cuts and then make three vertical cuts. *See notes for additional methods.
    • Brush the edges of one rectangle with the beaten egg and fill the center with apple pie filling.
    • Top with an additional rectangle of puff pastry and crimp the edges. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining pieces of puff pastry to make 6 mini apple pies in total.
    • Bake at 400˚F for 16-19 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with caramel syrup and vanilla ice cream.

    Video

    Notes

    One: Storage

    Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    Two: Circle Hand Pies

    Cut out twelve circles of dough using a cookie cutter or by tracing around a small bowl. Prepare the same way as the square pies.

    Three: Apple Turnovers

    Cut six large circles from the dough. Put the filling on one side of a large circle of dough, fold the plain side up over the pie filling, and crimp the edges to seal.

    Four: Copycat McDonald’s Apple Pie

    Cut puff pastry (or use pie pastry if desired) into rectangles. Make slits in the top pastry and sprinkle it with sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mini pie | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Apple
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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