15-Min Crispy Apple Cinnamon Hand Pies
Buttery phyllo sheets folded around spiced apples and baked until golden—ready in under 15 minutes. A viral-friendly pastry that tastes gourmet but comes together faster than you'd think.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 156
- Protein
- 2g

Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 package (14 oz) phyllo dough
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/4-inch pieces.
- 2
Toss apples with cinnamon, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl until well coated.
- 3
Lay out one phyllo sheet. Brush lightly with melted butter, then fold in half.
- 4
Place 2 tbsp apple mixture in one corner, then fold phyllo into a triangle over the filling.
- 5
Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining phyllo and apples to make 8 pies.
- 6
Brush tops with remaining butter. Bake until golden and crispy, 8–10 minutes.
Tools you’ll need
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Oven
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