Mini Apple Hand Pies
These handheld apple treats pack all the flavor of classic apple pie into a portable, no-fuss dessert. Using store-bought crust keeps things simple, while a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples gives you that perfect balance of sweet and tart.
They’re a great option when you want apple pie without committing to a full one—especially for fall bake sales, Friendsgiving potlucks, or as a casual alternative to pie at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
If you’re looking for easy apple desserts or fall desserts that travel well and still feel homemade, these check all the boxes. They’d even be a fun school lunch treat for kids. They taste just as good warm from the oven as they do at room temp, which makes them an ideal make ahead dessert.
Let’s make some little apple pies!
Ingredients:
Apple Mixture:
Pie Crust:
For the Sweet Drizzle:
Steps to make Mini Apple Hand Pies
1. Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add chopped apples, both sugars, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook 5-7 minutes until apples start to soften. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. Unroll pie crusts and cut into 4-5 inch circles using a large cookie cutter or bowl rim.
4. Spoon apple mixture onto half the dough circles. Top each with a second circle and press edges firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp all around the edges.
5. Brush tops with beaten egg and cut 2 small vents in each pie. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
6. As pies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly-cooled pies and let set a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy! 🍏🥧
Mini Apple Hand Pies
Flaky and sweet apple hand pies perfect for parties or a Fall treat
Ingredients
Apple Mixture:
- 2 small Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pie Crust:
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, whisked (for brushing)
For the Sweet Drizzle:
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Add chopped apples, both sugars, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook 5-7 minutes until apples start to soften. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Unroll pie crusts and cut into 4-5 inch circles using a large cookie cutter or bowl rim.
- Spoon apple mixture onto half the dough circles. Top each with a second circle and press edges firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp all around the edges.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and cut 2 small vents in each pie. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- As pies cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over slightly-cooled pies and let set a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 220Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
