Pin It Adorable, flaky hand pies shaped like mittens, filled with a cozy spiced apple mixture—perfect for winter gatherings or festive treats.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 2 sheets (about 500 g) ready made puff pastry, thawed if frozen, 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Apple Filling: 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cornstarch
- Decoration (Optional): Pearl sugar or coarse sanding sugar, 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.
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Pin It Recipe Questions & Answers
- → What type of pastry is best for these pies?
Ready-made puff pastry is recommended for its flaky and buttery texture, which complements the spiced apple filling perfectly.
- → Can I substitute the apples with other fruits?
Yes, pears or mixed berries make excellent alternatives and offer varied seasonal flavors while maintaining the pies' moistness.
- → How do I ensure the pies don't leak during baking?
Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg before sealing and press firmly with a fork to secure the filling inside.
- → What spices enhance the apple filling’s flavor?
Cinnamon and nutmeg create warmth, while optional additions like ground ginger or cardamom can add extra depth.
- → Is it necessary to add a vent to the pies?
Yes, cutting a small vent in the top pastry allows steam to escape, preventing sogginess and helping the crust stay crisp.