Save to Pinterest Adorable, flaky hand pies shaped like mittens, filled with a cozy spiced apple mixture—perfect for winter gatherings or festive treats.
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Ingredients
- Pastry: 2 sheets (about 500 g) ready-made puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Pastry: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Apple Filling: 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- Apple Filling: 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- Apple Filling: 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Apple Filling: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Apple Filling: 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- Apple Filling: 1 tsp lemon juice
- Apple Filling: 1 tsp cornstarch
- Decoration (Optional): Pearl sugar or coarse sanding sugar
- Decoration (Optional): Icing (powdered sugar mixed with a little milk)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with both sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Step 3:
- Roll out puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Using a mitten-shaped cookie cutter (or a paper template and sharp knife), cut out 16 mitten shapes.
- Step 4:
- Place 8 mitten shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon a heaping tablespoon of apple filling onto the center of each, leaving a border around the edges.
- Step 5:
- Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg. Top each with a second mitten pastry cutout. Gently press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Step 6:
- Brush the tops with egg wash. If desired, sprinkle with pearl sugar or sanding sugar for crunch.
- Step 7:
- Use a knife to cut a small vent in the top of each pie.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Step 9:
- Let cool slightly. If desired, drizzle with icing for decoration.
Save to Pinterest Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Required Tools
Mitten-shaped cookie cutter or template, Rolling pin, Baking sheet, Parchment paper, Mixing bowls, Pastry brush, Fork
Allergen Information
Contains: Gluten (pastry), Egg May contain: Milk (if using icing or in pastry ingredients) Double-check pastry ingredients for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 220 Total Fat: 11 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 3 g
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These mitten shaped hand pies are a delightful winter treat to enjoy anytime.
Your Questions Answered
- → What type of pastry is best for these hand pies?
Ready-made puff pastry works best to create flaky, golden pastries that hold the filling well.
- → Can I substitute the apples with other fruits?
Yes, pears or mixed berries make excellent alternatives, offering varying flavors and textures.
- → How do I shape the pastries like mittens without a cutter?
Use a paper template and a sharp knife to carefully cut the mitten shapes from rolled-out pastry sheets.
- → What adds the spices to the filling?
Cinnamon and nutmeg provide warmth, with an option to add ginger or cardamom for extra depth.
- → How should I decorate the pastries before baking?
Brush with beaten egg for shine, and optionally sprinkle pearl sugar or sanding sugar for a delightful crunch.
- → Can these be served with accompaniments?
They pair wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of icing for added sweetness.