Super Easy Apple Hand Pies with Brown Butter Glaze (Made with Store-Bought Dough!)

These Super Easy Apple Hand Pies are filled with a warm, spiced apple filling and topped with a rich brown butter glaze. Made with store-bought pie dough, they’re perfect for fall baking, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave apple pie in handheld form!

Recipe Type: Dessert

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: cookies

Calories: 165kcal

Ingredients

Apple Pie Filling

2-3 apples peeled and diced
2 tbsp butter
¼ c brown sugar
1 tbsp cinnamon
Juice of one lemon
1 tbsp water
½ tbsp cornstarch

Assembly

Store-bought pie dough
1 egg for egg wash

Brown Butter Glaze

¼ c butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c powdered sugar
½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Make the Apple Pie Filling

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
Add diced apples and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add cornstarch and stir until the filling thickens, about 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Assemble the Hand Pies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the store-bought pie dough and cut circles using a mason jar lid or cutter.
Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each circle.
Roll scraps and cut strips for lattice tops, or place another circle on top and crimp edges with a fork.
Brush with egg wash.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden brown.

Make the Brown Butter Glaze

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Cook until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
Drizzle over cooled pies.

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