Mini Apple Pies
Delightful bite-sized treats filled with tender apples and warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced Use varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- ⅓ cup Brown Sugar White sugar or coconut sugar can be used as substitutes.
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
- ¼ tsp Allspice
- ¼ tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Can substitute with vegan butter.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry Optional for thickening.
For the crust
- 1 package Premade Pie Dough Contains 2 crusts.
- All-purpose Flour For dusting the work surface.
- 1 beaten Egg For egg wash.
- 1 tbsp Milk, Cream, or Water For egg wash.
- Coarse Brown Sugar For sprinkling on top.
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your workspace by gathering all your ingredients and tools: pie dish or muffin tin, mixing bowl, rolling pin, knife, and cutting board.
Crust Preparation
- If using store-bought dough, take it out of the refrigerator to come to room temperature.
- Dust your countertop with flour and roll out the dough to about a ¼-inch thickness.
- Cut small circles of dough to fit into your muffin tin or mini pie dish.
Filling Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, and salt.
- Stir well until apples are evenly coated.
- Mix in cornstarch if using, to thicken the filling.
Cooking the Filling
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the apple mixture and stir occasionally, cooking for 5-7 minutes until apples soften.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, then let cool.
Assembling the Pies
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Press dough circles into a greased muffin tin.
- Fill each crust with a generous spoonful of apple filling.
- Optionally use remaining dough to cover the filling or leave open-faced.
Baking
- Brush tops with beaten egg mixture and sprinkle with coarse brown sugar.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Serving
- Allow mini apple pies to cool for 10 minutes before removing from muffin tin.
- Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for 2-3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven for best results.