“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones. . .” Proverbs 3:7-8

These little packages of apple goodness are flaky and super easy to make.  A great way to use this seasonal fruit.

Flaky Apple Hand Pies are not only simple to prepare but they are full of flavor and fun to eat.  No need for a plate (unless you are adding ice cream 😆).

Where Did Hand Pies Come From?

If I were to guess where the hand pie originated from, I would say in Cornwall, England because I know ‘pasties’ are very popular there and have been for ages.  And because I like everything ‘British’ 🇻🇬.

But as I did some research on this pastry, I found out they can be traced back to several cultures.  Of course, England was one of them but you can also find them in Spain as the empanada and  in the Southern part of the United States where the African-American community fried them with their own take on the pie.

What is Puff Pastry?

I use puff pastry in the recipe because it is a delicious shortcut rather than having to make your own.  

Puff pastry is a laminated dough that contains many thin layers of butter and pastry dough. Once baked it puffs up into a light, flaky pastry perfect for savory or sweets.

Making good puff pastry is tedious and time consuming.  I know there are recipes for short cup puff pastry but purchasing it is even easier.  😝

It’s important that you thaw out the pastry before using it for Flaky Apple Hand Pies or it will break.  Also keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Read Mama Fawn’s tips for information.

Apple Season-

Of course, the best time to eat apples is during the season.  Living in the South, a typical time for the best apples are September to November. Sometimes a little earlier and a bit later but usually can find the best tasting apples during that time.

Granny Smith apples ripen during this time and are at their peak.  If you choose another type of apple for Apple Hand Pies, do research when the quality is at its best.

What Do I Need to Make Flaky Apple Hand Pies?

You will need a large skillet, cutting board, knife, peeler, measuring cups, measuring spoons, spatula, parchment paper, baking sheet, mixing bowls, whisk, rolling pin and the following ingredients:

Mama Fawn’s Tips. . . 

•  My favorite apple for this recipe is Granny Smith because of the tartness and how it holds its shape while cooking and baking. Honey Crisp and Golden Delicious would be a nice apple to use if you like a sweeter apple.
• I prefer light brown sugar but you can use dark brown sugar if you like a deeper molasses taste to your pie.
• Chilling the apple mixture before baking helps the juices to set so you won’t have a dry pie.
• To thaw out the puff pastry either sit the pastry out on your counter for an hour or the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• You can find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store near the pie crusts.
• Rolling out the puff pastry makes an even pastry when baking.