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Two puff pastry hand pies with apple filling, with apples in the background.
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Puff Pastry Apple Pie

A flaky puff pastry apple pie is perfect as a quick snack or dessert. These serving sized hand pies are made by covering a delicious caramel apple pie filling with crispy puff pastry. A fantastic dessert for fall, and great in the lunch box too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: apple pie, brown sugar, cinnamon, easy, fall, hand pie, puff pastry, slab pie
Servings: 8 apple pies
Calories: 434kcal
Author: Tonje

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 large apples (Granny Smith)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon water

Instructions

  • Pre heat your oven to 425 F / 220 C / 200 C fan oven.
  • Peel the apples, and remove the cores. Dice into small bite sized pieces.
    4 large apples
  • Add the apples to a small pot along with the butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Warm it up over medium heat. The sugar and butter will melt to form a sauce. Allow the apples to simmer until they are soft, around 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Combine cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl to form a cornstarch slurry. Add this to the apples, and stir. This will allow the sauce to thicken quickly.
    1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon water
  • Cut pre-rolled puff pastry sheets into 4 equally sized rectangles. Using two sheets, you should have 8 rectangles in total.
    2 sheets puff pastry
  • Add a spoonful of the apple filling onto each of the 8 puff pastry rectangles. Try to place the filling slightly off center to make it easier to close up the pies after.
  • Fold the pastry over the filling to form an envelope shape on each of the pies. Use the prongs of a fork to press down the sides of the pies to seal the edges. Slice three cuts in each pie with a sharp knife.
  • Crack the egg into a small bowl, and whisk it quickly with a fork or small whisk to make an easy egg wash. Use a pastry brush to brush a thin layer of egg over the apple pastries.
  • Place the pies on a baking sheet or sheet pan covered with parchment paper.
  • Bake them for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry puffs up and develops a lovely golden brown color.

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Notes

  • Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Keep an eye on the pies, as the cooking time can vary.
  • Make sure to use chilled pastry, and bake it in a preheated oven for the best results.
  • Use any apples that you like. Granny Smith or Gala apples are ideal for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg