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Mini Apple Pies Recipe

Mini Apple Pies: A Deliciously Easy Dessert

These bite-sized apple pies are perfect for a crowd or a cozy night in. The flaky crust and sweet, spiced apple filling make them irresistible.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup (1 stick) Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup Ice water
Filling Ingredients
  • 4 medium Apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or mix) peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground allspice
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Butter cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • Rolling pin
  • 4-inch Cookie Cutter or Knife
  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Make the crust: Whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the filling: Combine sliced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
  3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  4. Roll out dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Cut out 4-inch circles.
  5. Press each circle into a mini muffin tin.
  6. Spoon apple filling evenly into crusts. Dot each with a small piece of butter.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  8. Cool in muffin tin for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use a combination of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. You can also add a sprinkle of coarse sugar before baking for extra sweetness and crunch. Store leftover pies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.