Apple Pie Pockets Recipe for Kids to Make

These delicious apple pie pockets are filled with juicy apples, cinnamon, and sugar and then wrapped in a pie crust. A fun fall recipe the kids can make with apples.

One of my parenting goals is to help my kids learn to cook in our kitchen. This apple pie pocket recipe is simple enough the kids will be able to do nearly all of it themselves. This builds such confidence in themselves and provides them with a good foundation for following recipes in their future.

Plus it’s a delicious fall treat once it’s baked. Here’s how to make these apple pie pockets.

Apple Pie Pockets Recipe for Kids to Make

Cooking Skills

• Following directions step by step
• Identifying properties change with heat 
• Fine Motor Skills
• Measurement Skills    

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One thing when you’re cooking with younger kids is to discuss the kitchen utensils you’re using and how to use them safely. Sometimes for early learners, it’s fun to label them as well.

Here’s an example of the kitchen labels we use.

Kitchen Utensils Needed

• apple cutter
• kid friendly knife
• cutting board
• measuring spoons
• mixing bowl
• small bowl for tracing
• mixing spoon
• fork
• baking sheet

Ingredients

• apple (2)
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TB flour 
• pre-made pie dough or use this pie crust recipe
• 1/3 cup sugar

Directions for Apple Pie Pockets

Preheat oven to 400 degrees 

1. Have your child use the apple cutter to cut the two apples into slices.  
2. Use the butter knife to cut each slice into smaller pieces  
3. Add apples to the bowl and add 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon flour, and then mix together
4. Layout premade pie dough onto a flat surface and cut out 4-inch circles using a butter knife and bowl for a template.  
5. Place a small amount of spiced apples into one half of the dough circle and then fold the dough in half.  
6. Using a fork seal the edges of the pie dough closed leaving a fork pattern. 
7. Bake apple pie pocket for 15 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.

Want something to serve a group? This Easy Apple Crisp is a go-to dessert recipe as it is so simple to make with the kids too.

Another option if you’re in a classroom is to make this delicious Crock Pot Apple Crisp with the kids.

YOUNGER CHILDREN: Start with precut apples and have them mix in pre-measured ingredients. 

OLDER CHILDREN: Fun for all ages, see if they want to test our other fruit ingredients or spices to add flavor as they become a future chef.  

Your child may also enjoy making mini apple pies. Here’s the recipe.

You can also try the Best Apple Crisp with just some fresh sliced apples topped with a buttery cinnamon oat topping and perhaps a scoop of vanilla icecream.

Or try this delicious Apple Dapple Cake! It’s fresh apples and chopped pecans held together with just the right amount of a cinnamon and vanilla batter.

Books About Apples for Kids

Here are a few of my favorite books to read about apples and even apple pies. I always love connecting a book with what we’re cooking for our kid-friendly recipes.

Reading a book about the food is helpful to do before you start but it’s also a fun activity to do while the apple pie pockets are baking. Here are some additional apple activities for kids to extend their learning.

• The Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall
• How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World by Marjorie Priceman
• Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace

Here are some more of our favorite apple books for kids!

Apple Pie Pockets

Yield: 5

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These delicious apple pie pockets are filled with juicy apples, cinnamon, and sugar and then wrapped in a pie crust. A fun fall recipe the kids can make with apples.

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Ingredients

• apple (2)
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 TB flour
• pre-made pie dough or use this pie crust recipe
• 1/3 cup sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Use the apple cutter to cut the two apples into slices.  
3. Use the small knife to cut each slice into smaller pieces  
4. Add apples to the bowl and add 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon flour, and then mix together
5. Layout premade pie dough onto a flat surface and cut out 4-inch circles using a butter knife and bowl for a template.  
6. Place a small amount of spiced apples into one half of the dough circle and then fold the dough in half.  
7. Using a fork seal the edges of the pie dough closed leaving a fork pattern. 
8. Bake apple pie pocket for 15 minutes at 400 degrees until golden brown.

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