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Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies are delightful bite-sized treats, combining warm spices and sweet apples in flaky crusts that capture the essence of traditional apple pie.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 mini pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling
  • 2 medium-sized Apples, peeled, cored, and diced (approx. 255 g)
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar (approx. 67 g)
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (approx. 2 g)
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg (approx. 0.5 g)
  • ¼ tsp Allspice (approx. 0.5 g)
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger (approx. 0.5 g)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (approx. 14 g)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (approx. 5 ml)
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water or 15 ml)
For the Pie Crust
  • 1 package Premade Pie Dough (contains 2 crusts)
  • n/a All-purpose Flour (for dusting)
  • 1 beaten Egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp Milk, Cream, or Water (for egg wash)
  • n/a Additional Coarse Brown Sugar (for sprinkling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.
Cooking the Filling
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the apple mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples start to soften.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and cornstarch slurry to the apple mixture, and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Assembly
  1. Lightly dust your work surface with all-purpose flour, and roll out one crust from the premade pie dough. Cut out circles large enough to fit your mini pie pan (about 4-5 inches in diameter).
  2. Carefully place the dough circles into the greased mini pie pan. Fill each dough cup with the apple filling, leaving a little room at the top.
  3. Roll out the second crust and cut it into smaller circles or strips to form the top of the mini pies. Place either a full circle (cut a few slits for steam) or a lattice design on top of each filled mini pie.
Baking
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and milk (or cream/water). Brush this egg wash over the top crusts for a beautiful golden finish.
  2. Sprinkle additional coarse brown sugar on top for a sweet, crunchy texture.
  3. Bake the mini apple pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve your Mini Apple Pies warm or at room temperature. They pair beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. For an extra touch, drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar. These adorable pies make a wonderful dessert for gatherings and can also be enjoyed as a cozy treat with your favorite cup of tea or coffee.