McDonald’s Copycat Apple Pie
If you love the apple pie from McDonald’s, you’ll love this simple copycat recipe that you can make at home and even better! The pie is super flaky and crispy while the filling is so ooey and gooey with the most delicious apple spice flavor.
Servings pies
Ingredients
PUFF PASTRY
- 1 puff pastry package, 1 pound - 2 sheets
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
APPLE PIE FILLING
- 2 large granny smith apples, peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
CINNAMON SUGAR
- 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
MAKE THE EGG WASH
- Whisk together the egg and milk in a small bowl. Set aside.
PREPARE THE CINNAMON SUGAR
- To a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon and set aside.
MAKE THE APPLE PIE FILLING
- To a pan over medium heat, add the butter, apples, light brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Mix together and allow to simmer on low heat for 6 to 8 minutes until the apples are soft when poked with a fork.
- Combine the water and cornstarch in a small bowl to make the cornstarch slurry and add this to the pan. Mix together to thicken the filling and then take off the heat and transfer to a bowl.
PREPARE THE PUFF PASTRY
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spread the puff pastry on a baking sheet. Cut each sheet into four equal pieces.
- Brush the edges of each piece with just a bit of egg wash.
- Add the apple filling along one side and fold over. Press down on the edges to help seal it. Take a fork and press around to seal shut. Repeat with the reset.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Enjoy warm!
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