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Homemade McDonald’s Apple Pies Recipe

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  • Author: Lora
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Homemade McDonald’s Apple Pies recipe recreates the classic fast-food favorite with a flaky puff pastry crust and a warm, spiced apple filling. Made with simple ingredients like fresh apples, cinnamon, and brown sugar, these pies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. They are baked to golden perfection and make a delightful dessert or snack, best enjoyed warm with cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

Apple Filling

  • ¼ cup (2oz/57g) butter
  • 4 apples (peeled, cored and diced small)
  • ⅔ cup (4oz/115g) brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 3 teaspoons cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon water

Puff Pastry

  • 2 x recipe Easy Puff Pastry (or store bought puff pastry)
  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten or milk)
  • Cinnamon sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cook Apple Filling: In a shallow saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice. Cook gently until the liquid mostly reduces and the apples soften, creating a rich, aromatic filling.
  3. Thicken Filling: Mix the cornflour and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the apples while stirring continuously. Cook for another 2 minutes to thicken the filling, then remove from heat.
  4. Cool Filling: Allow the apple filling to cool completely. You can refrigerate the filling for up to 5 days or freeze it for longer storage all while preserving its flavor.
  5. Roll Puff Pastry: On a floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to approximately ⅛ inch thickness, preparing it for cutting.
  6. Cut Pastry Rectangles: Cut the rolled pastry into eight rectangles measuring about 4.5 x 6 inches (12 x 15 cm). Place these rectangles on the prepared baking sheets. Remaining pastry can be re-rolled to make more pies.
  7. Fill Pastry: Place 1-2 heaped teaspoons of the cooled apple filling in the center of each pastry rectangle.
  8. Seal Pies: Brush the edges of each rectangle with egg wash or milk. Fold the pastry over the filling to create a packet, then press and seal the edges using the tines of a fork.
  9. Vent and Decorate: Cut three small slits on the top of each pastry to allow steam to escape. Brush the tops with egg wash or milk and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar for a crunchy, flavorful crust.
  10. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Serve warm, optionally with cream or ice cream. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to two days and reheated in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes to regain crispness.
  11. Tip: Use a sharp, crisp dessert apple for best flavor. Adjust sugar quantity to your taste preference.

Notes

  • Use a firm, tart apple variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor.
  • The apple filling can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Reheat leftover pies in the oven to re-crisp the pastry; avoid the microwave to keep them flaky.
  • You can substitute the egg wash with milk for a lighter finish.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sugar in the filling to suit your sweetness preference.
  • Ensure slits are made on the pastry top to allow steam to escape during baking, preventing soggy pies.

Find it online: https://meallora.com/homemade-mcdonalds-apple-pies-recipe/