Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies
Flaky puff pastry envelopes tender cinnamon-spiced apples in these easy-to-make handheld pies perfect for dessert or a snack. This american-inspired desserts ready in about 40 minutes layers sheets, thawed puff pastry sheets, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets, thawed puff pastry sheets
- 1 large, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4-inch pieces Granny Smith apple
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp, fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp, melted unsalted butter
- 1 large, beaten egg
- 1 tbsp, for sprinkling turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, toss 1 large peeled, cored, and diced Granny Smith apple with 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Step 3: On a lightly floured surface, roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets to smooth any creases and cut each sheet into 4 equal 4x4-inch squares.
- Step 4: Spoon about 2 tbsp of the cinnamon apple mixture onto the center of each pastry square, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Step 5: Brush the edges of the pastry with 1 beaten large egg, then fold each square over to form a triangle and press edges firmly with a fork to seal.
- Step 6: Place hand pies on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and sprinkle with 1 tbsp turbinado sugar.
- Step 7: Bake pies for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
- Step 8: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home bakers find this fits a weekend afternoon; chill or store as the recipe directs before serving.
How do I store leftover Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies?
Cool fully before storing. Most baked desserts keep at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Cream- or custard-based desserts must go in the fridge within 2 hours; reheat gently or serve cold per the recipe.
Can I substitute ingredients in Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 8 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 8). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Oven-Roasted Cinnamon Apple Hand Pies?
American desserts like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
