Description
Mini apple pies are the perfect bite-sized dessert, combining a flaky crust with tender, cinnamon-infused apples. These delightful treats fill your home with the comforting aroma of baked apples, making them ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, each mini pie is a sweet explosion of flavor that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted cold butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until combined.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Toss sliced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- Roll Out Dough & Cut Circles: Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick and cut circles for muffin tin cups.
- Assemble Mini Pies: Place dough circles in muffin tin, fill with apple mixture, top with another dough circle, and seal edges.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg