Name: McDonald’s Apple Pies (homemade + vegan) - Indulge Your Cravings!
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3-4 x (480g) medium-size apples; of choice; peeled and chopped into 1/3 inch or 1 cm cubes (weighed after peeling); ½ cup (100g) brown sugar; or to taste; ¼ cup (55g) vegan butter; 2-3 teaspoons lemon juice; to taste (or sub with water); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 teaspoons (10g) cornstarch / corn flour; (note 1 for a thinner sauce); ¼ cup (60g) water; or as needed; ⅛ teaspoon salt; if using unsalted butter; 2 sheets frozen puff pastry; thawed but cold; 2-3 tablespoons (45g-65g) maple syrup; for brushing as needed; coarse sugar; optional

Description

Indulge in the crispiness of homemade, vegan McDonald’s Apple Pies with this delightful recipe. Featuring a warm apple filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry, these pies are perfect for a quick dessert or snack.

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 x (480g) medium-size apples
of choice
peeled and chopped into 1/3 inch or 1 cm cubes (weighed after peeling)
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
or to taste
¼ cup (55g) vegan butter
2–3 teaspoons lemon juice
to taste (or sub with water)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons (10g) cornstarch / corn flour
(note 1 for a thinner sauce)
¼ cup (60g) water
or as needed
⅛ teaspoon salt
if using unsalted butter
2 sheets frozen puff pastry
thawed but cold
2–3 tablespoons (45g-65g) maple syrup
for brushing as needed
coarse sugar
optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a saucepan, combine the chopped apples, brown sugar, vegan butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt. Stir in the water and cook over medium heat until the apples soften and the mixture thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into squares or rectangles.
Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold over to form triangles or rectangles and seal the edges with a fork.
Brush the tops of the pastries with maple syrup and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and flaky. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a thinner apple filling, add more water when cooking. You can also use different types of apples for varied flavors.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 apple pie
Calories: 270 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 190 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 35 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: McDonald’s Apple Pies, homemade, vegan, dessert, pastry