Flaky Apple Hand Pies with Brown Sugar Glaze

🍎 Apple Cinnamon Hand Pies with Brown Sugar Glaze

Golden puff pastry pockets filled with warm spiced apples, finished with a cozy brown sugar glaze—perfect for a quick treat or a comforting dessert!

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⏱️ Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 15 min

⏳ Total Time: 30 min

Servings: 9 hand pies

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Hand Pies

• 2 sheets Puff Pastry, thawed (regular or vegan)

• 3 large Honeycrisp Apples, finely diced

• 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour

• 3 tbsp Oat Milk (such as MALK Organics Vanilla or Original)

• 1½ tsp Vanilla Extract (or vanilla bean powder)

• 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

• ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg

• Pinch of Salt

For the Glaze

• ½ cup Powdered Sugar

• 2 tbsp Brown Sugar

• 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

• ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

• 1 tbsp Oat Milk (more as needed)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Apple Filling

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine:

   • Diced apples

   • Flour

   • 3 tbsp oat milk

   • 1 tsp vanilla

   • 1 tsp cinnamon

   • Nutmeg & pinch of salt

2. Stir well, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are soft and juicy.

3. Remove from heat and let cool.

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Step 2: Prep the Puff Pastry

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cut each puff pastry sheet into 9 equal rectangles (total of 18 pieces).

3. Arrange 9 rectangles on the prepared sheet.

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Step 3: Assemble the Hand Pies

1. Scoop 2–3 tablespoons of apple filling into the center of each rectangle.

2. Place the remaining 9 rectangles on top.

3. Press edges with a fork to seal.

4. Brush the tops with oat milk (or egg wash, if not vegan).

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Step 4: Bake

1. Bake for 10–15 minutes, turning the pan halfway through, until puffed and golden brown.

2. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before glazing.

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Step 5: Make the Brown Sugar Glaze

1. In a small bowl, whisk together:

   • Powdered sugar

   • Brown sugar

   • Cinnamon

   • Vanilla extract

   • 1 tbsp oat milk (add more as needed)

2. Stir until smooth and thick but pourable.

3. Spoon or drizzle glaze over the cooled hand pies.

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🍂 Perfect Pairings

• A warm mug of chai or cinnamon oat latte

• Vanilla ice cream for a plated dessert version

• A light dusting of powdered sugar for extra flair

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💡 Pro Tips

• Use Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji apples for best flavor and texture.

• For extra crispiness, chill assembled hand pies in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking.

• Want more texture? Add a spoonful of chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) to the filling.