Go Back
+ servings
McDonald’s Apple Pie: Better Homemade

McDonald’s Apple Pie: Indulgent and Better Homemade Delight

McDonald’s Apple Pie: Better Homemade, a delicious and indulgent treat made with fresh apples and flaky pastry.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 230 kcal

Equipment

  • shallow saucepan
  • baking sheets
  • flouring surface
  • fork
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter 2oz/57g
  • 4 apples peeled, cored and diced small
  • cup brown sugar 4oz/115g
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 3 teaspoons cornflour
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 x recipe Easy Puff Pastry or store bought puff pastry
  • egg wash
  • cinnamon sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
  • In a shallow saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and lemon juice, and cook gently until most of the liquid reduces and the apples have softened.
  • In a small bowl mix the cornflour and water to make a 'slurry'. Add this to the cooked apples stirring as you go. Allow to cook for 2 minutes to thicken the filling before removing it from the heat.
  • Set the apple filling aside to cool down completely. Once cool you can keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen.
  • Once the filling is cool, roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to roughly ⅛ inch thick.
  • Cut into eight 4.5x6 inch (12x15cm) rectangles and transfer to your prepared baking sheets. You can re-roll this pastry and make even more pies.
  • For each pastry rectangle, scoop out 1-2 heaped teaspoons of apple filling and lay in the center of the pastry.
  • Brush the edges with a touch of egg wash or milk, fold over, press and seal with the tines of a fork.
  • Cut three slits in the top of each pastry for venting, brush with the egg wash or milk, and sprinkle generously with cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake until pastry is puffed and golden, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Enjoy warm with cream or ice cream! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days. Rewarm in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10 minutes to re-crisp before eating.

Notes

A sharp, crisp, dessert apple will be best for this dessert. Adjust the sugar to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg
Keyword Apple Pie, baking, dessert, Homemade, McDonald's Copycat, Puff Pastry
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!