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Hand Held Apple Pies Kid Friendly Recipe

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Let’s make hand held apple pies… Closeup Horizontal of Handheld Apple PiesIt is that time of the year for apple picking and more. My kids are huge apple picking fans. Therefore each year, we get begged to do this annual fall ritual here.

Apples on Tree for picking

Plus once the apples were picked, my girls were actively deciding which apple recipes they wanted to try.

Apple Picking Fall 2017 Family

Candy apples were high on that list. They also wanted apple pie. But this year, I decided to try a new apple pie recipe. This apple pie recipe is even more kid friendly then our usual. How? Because this time out, I made personal hand held apple pies for even the littlest of hands.

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Plus, you can even drizzle frosting on top for extra kid sweetness.

Also, they are truly very easy to make. The kids can even help with this one, too.

So, want to make make Hand Held Apple Pies?

Hand Held Apple Pies Long Pin

Then, check out my recipe for Hand Held Apple Pies below…

Hand Held Apple Pies Recipe

Hand Held Apple Pies

Vertical Closeup of Handheld Apple Pies Recipe
Yield: 6 mini pies

Hand Held Apple Pies Kid Friendly Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

The perfect fall kid friendly apple pie treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 package of puff pastry, thawed
  • 3 apples, peeled, cored and diced
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon of butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 3 tablespoons of coarse white sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Beat egg and water in a small bowl, set aside.
  3. In a pan over medium high heat add butter, apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until apples are tender and sauce has reduced. Remove from heat.
  4. On a floured surface, unfold one puff pastry and roll one baking sheet to create a 12 inch square. Using a three inch circle cookie cutter, cut out 12 circles. Repeat with the extra roll, and set that set aside.
  5. Fill 12 circles with 1 tablespoon of apple mixture. Brush the edges with egg mixture. Top with another circle puff pastry. Pinch the edges together and crimp ends with a fork.
  6. Brush the top of the pastry pies with egg mixture, cut three small slits on top of the pies. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place pies onto baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes, or until the pies are golden colored.
  7. Remove from oven and allow to cool for ten minutes.

Nutrition Information:


Amount Per Serving: Calories: 300
© Janine
Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert
Vertical Closeup of Handheld Apple Pies Recipe

Does your family go apple picking?

So, what do you make with the apples that you pick?

Will you make Hand Held Apple Pies now?

Tell me in the comments…

About Janine

Janine is a published author of the books, The Mother of All Meltdowns and Only Trollops Shave Above the Knee. She has been featured on The Huffington Post, Mamapedia, Today Parenting Team and SheKnows. She also runs her own graphic design company at J9 Designs.

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    • Janine says

      Bill, I would absolutely love to pick apples from your front yard! Seriously, have wished we lived closer before and now the thought of apple picking on your front lawn definitely tops my reasons! Happy Wednesday right back at you now 🙂

  3. Mary says

    I’m really loving the layout of your blog Janine, I’m pretty sure you updated it and it looks great! Can you believe I’ve never been apple picking? The crazy part is I love apples, I eat at least 2 apples a day. I have yet to candy an apple but it’s totally on my to-do list. I’m a fan of apple pie but I’m an even bigger fan of handheld apple pies, All that crust all to myself 🙂 These look a little too easy to make, I’m going to bring these to the next party I’m invited to. Hope you are having a great week Janine 🙂 Thanks for the recipe

    • Janine says

      Aw, Mary thank you so much for noticing. Yes, I did change my layout a few weeks back and have been continually tinkering with it. I actually am loving the new layout and so glad that others are like yourself are loving on it, too 🙂

  4. AnnMarie John says

    We haven’t gone apple picking as yet and not so sure we’re going this year but Madison would LOVE these hand held apple pies. I’m allergic to eating raw apples, but I can sure make these for her with apples I buy in the store.

  6. Christy B says

    GREAT that this recipe is kid friendly AND it sounds like a great fall treat 🙂 I’ll be sharing the link to your fabulous post here on my Friday inspirational blog roundup post. Glad to hear you and family are doing well, Janine!

  11. Dana says

    What a great idea! My kids love apples, although I’ve been getting mine at the farmer’s market instead of picking. I love the handheld pies – no fork, no dish, no cleanup!

  12. Bri says

    This looks like such a great recipe for my kids! Thank you for sharing. Picking your own apples is so much fun! I miss that. We don’t have many options to do that where I live now but growing up in Oregon we always picked our own produce.

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