# What You'll Need:
→ Pastry
01 - 2 sheets (approximately 17.6 oz) ready-made puff pastry, thawed if frozen
02 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
→ Apple Filling
03 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
→ Decoration (Optional)
10 - Pearl sugar or coarse sanding sugar
11 - Icing made from powdered sugar mixed with a small amount of milk
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine diced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Mix well and set aside.
03 - 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.
04 - Arrange 8 pastry mittens on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon about 1 heaping tablespoon of apple filling onto the center of each, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
05 - Brush the edges of each pastry base with beaten egg. Place the remaining pastry mittens on top and gently press edges with a fork to seal.
06 - Brush the tops with additional egg wash. Optionally, sprinkle with pearl sugar or coarse sanding sugar for added crunch.
07 - Cut a small slit in the top of each hand pie to vent steam. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden and puffed.
08 - Allow pies to cool slightly. Optionally, drizzle with icing for decoration before serving.
