Description
These Mini Apple Pies are the perfect bite-sized version of a timeless classic. With buttery golden crusts, cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and just the right hint of sweetness, they’re cozy, nostalgic, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- Pie Crust: 2 prepared pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- Apples: 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
- Brown Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 tablespoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, cut into small cubes
- Egg (beaten): 1, for brushing tops
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Combine Ingredients: Toss diced apples with sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out pie crust and cut 12 circles. Press into muffin tin cups.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon filling into each crust, top with butter cubes, and cover with smaller crust circles or lattice strips.
- Cook to Perfection: Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Finishing Touches: Cool slightly before removing from the tin.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- Chill dough before rolling for a flaky crust.
- Mix sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.
- Brush pies with egg wash halfway through baking for extra shine.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a sparkling finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: mini apple pies, apple desserts, fall baking, handheld pies, easy apple recipe