McDonald’s Apple Pie: Better Homemade! | Bigger Bolder Baking (2024)

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Hi Bold Bakers!

Avoid the drive-thru (and the urge to get an order of french fries) by making this delicious homemade version of McDonald’s Apple Pie! My McDonald’s Baked Apple Pie is easy to make and tastes even better when you pull it warm right out of the oven instead of out of a greasy fast food bag!

My McDonald’s apple pie recipe is full of fresh, sweet, tart apples and cinnamon, wrapped in a flakey, buttery pastry. It’s simple — but absolutely irresistible.

The best part is you can make these hand apple pies with myEasy Puff Pastryor four sheets of store-bought puff pastry! And any leftover apple pie filling is the perfect companion to some vanilla ice cream. Once you try these, you’ll want to try some of my other apple recipes, like My Mum’s Irish Apple Cake, My Perfect Classic Apple Pie, and Caramel Apple Tarte Tatin.

What Are McDonald’s Style Apple Pies?

McDonald’s Apple Pies, which are actually apple turnovers, were the first dessert introduced at the world-famous fast-food chain, and my version tastes just like it. (That’s my attempt at being humble! I’d take this version over McDonald’s every time!)

What Apples Are Best

If you’re standing at the grocery store or at the farmer’s market and you’re staring down about a thousand different apples, don’t fear. You’ll want to choose something classic for baking — here in the U.S. that’s an apple like Granny Smith, or Bramley if you’re overseas!

What You Need To Make McDonald’s Style Apple Pies

• Measuring CupsandSpoons
• Two baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Saucepan
• Mixing bowls

How To Make McDonald’s Style Apple Pies

Lets put those delicious fall apples to work! Here’s how you make McDonald’s apple pies (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below):

1. Combine butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice in a shallow saucepan over medium heat. Cook this mixture until most of the liquid reduces, and the apples have softened.
2. In a small bowl, mix the cornflour and water to make a “slurry.” Stir this into your cooked apples and allow to cook for 2 minutes to allow the filling to thicken.
3. Take the apple filling off of the stove and allow it to cool completely.
4. Roll out the puff pastry onto a floured surface, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into eight 4.5×6-inch (12x15cm) rectangles and place them on two parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
5. Scoop about 1-2 heaped teaspoons of apple filling and lay it in the center of the pastry.
6. Brush the pastry’s edges with a little egg wash, fold over, and press and seal using the tines of a fork.
7. Cut three slits onto the top of the pastry to vent. Brush the tops with egg wash, or a little milk, and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
8. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden.

Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips For Making McDonald’s Style Apple Pies

• Be sure your pastry and filling are both cold when assembling, otherwise, the pies will be too difficult to handle.
• Make myEasy Puff Pastryor use 4 sheets of store-bought puff pastry.
• You can use this pie filling for a whole pie instead of turnovers. Or simply serve it with some vanilla ice cream!
• The apple filling can be made up to 3 days in advance.
• You can freeze the apple pie filling for up to 2 months.

How Do I Store McDonald’s Apple Pies?

This copycat apple pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Before serving, rewarm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes to re-crisp!

Make More Pie!

• How To Make Easy Puff Pastry
• Cherry Hand Pies
• Blueberry Crumb Pies

And don’t forget to buy my Bigger Bolder Baking Cookbook!

Full (and printable) recipe below!

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