Easy Apple Gingerbread Hand Pies
These easy Apple Gingerbread Hand Pies are a fun, festive dessert perfect for holidays or family baking—simple ingredients, quick prep, and kid-friendly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: About 45 minutes
Ingredients
This easy holiday dessert uses simple, pantry-friendly ingredients:
1 box Pillsbury pie crust (2 crusts included)
21 oz. can apple pie filling
1 egg (for egg wash)
1/3 cup flour (for rolling out the dough)
Optional toppings:
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream
Icing drizzle
Instructions
How to Make Apple Gingerbread Hand Pies – Step by Step
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Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F. -
Prepare the Dough:
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the pie crusts and gently roll them out until even—but not too thin. -
Cut the Shapes:
Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out matching pairs. You’ll get about 10 to 12 pies from two crusts. -
Fill the Pies:
Place about 1 tablespoon of apple pie filling on one cut-out. Top with a second gingerbread cut-out and press the edges gently with a fork. -
Add Details:
Whisk the egg and lightly brush each pie with egg wash. Use a small knife to slice tiny air vents across the front. -
Bake:
Place the hand pies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. -
Cool & Decorate:
Let the pies cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with icing, or serve with whipped cream.
Notes
Serving Suggestions
These apple hand pies are perfect on their own but can also be served:
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With vanilla ice cream for a warm-and-cold dessert combo
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Alongside hot chocolate or spiced tea for a cozy treat
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As part of a holiday dessert table or brunch spread