Homemade Baked Apple Hand Pies (McDonald's Style)
Homemade Baked Apple Hand Pies (McDonald's Style)
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Hand Pies
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions (usually 2 sheets)
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple filling: In a large metal bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat the apples evenly. Add the fresh lemon juice and toss again.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Cook the apple filling: In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, melt the cubed butter. Add the apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the apples begin to soften. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the apple mixture and stir constantly until the sauce thickens to a rich, caramelized consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
Prepare the puff pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles (you will have 8 rectangles total).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Assemble the hand pies: Place a generous spoonful (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the cooled apple filling onto one half of each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket. Press down gently around the edges to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely. Cut 2-3 small slits into the top of each pie with a knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Bake the hand pies: Carefully transfer the assembled hand pies to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Finish and serve: Remove the hand pies from the oven. While still warm, generously sprinkle the granulated sugar over the tops of the pies. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade McDonald's-style apple hand pies!
⏱️ 5 min
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Homemade Baked Apple Hand Pies (McDonald's Style)
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
- 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Hand Pies
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions (usually 2 sheets)
For the Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple filling: In a large metal bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to coat the apples evenly. Add the fresh lemon juice and toss again.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Cook the apple filling: In a large skillet or pan over medium heat, melt the cubed butter. Add the apple mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the apples begin to soften. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Pour the slurry into the apple mixture and stir constantly until the sauce thickens to a rich, caramelized consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
Prepare the puff pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheets onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles (you will have 8 rectangles total).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Assemble the hand pies: Place a generous spoonful (about 2-3 tablespoons) of the cooled apple filling onto one half of each puff pastry rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket. Press down gently around the edges to seal. Use the tines of a fork to crimp and seal the edges completely. Cut 2-3 small slits into the top of each pie with a knife to allow steam to escape during baking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Bake the hand pies: Carefully transfer the assembled hand pies to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up. The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven.
⏱️ 18 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Finish and serve: Remove the hand pies from the oven. While still warm, generously sprinkle the granulated sugar over the tops of the pies. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade McDonald's-style apple hand pies!
⏱️ 5 min