Mini Apple Pies
Mini Apple Pies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring a flaky crust filled with a warm, spiced apple filling. These individual-sized pies are perfect for sharing or serving at a holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini pies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 2 apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
– 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
– 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin or line with paper liners.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the apples are evenly coated.
3. Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and use a round cutter (about 4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles.
4. Press the pie crust circles into the muffin tin, gently fitting them into the wells.
5. Spoon the apple mixture into each crust, dividing it evenly between the pies. Dot the filling with small pieces of butter.
6. Roll out the remaining pie crust and cut into smaller circles or strips for the pie tops. You can either top each pie with a full circle or create a lattice crust by arranging strips over the filling.
7. Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg to give them a golden finish.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
9. Allow the mini apple pies to cool slightly before removing them from the tin. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
– For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt to the filling.
– You can also add raisins or chopped walnuts to the filling for added texture and flavor.
– These mini pies are best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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