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Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies
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Mini Apple Pies are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a flaky buttery crust filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples. Easy and quick to make, they are perfect for snacks, family dinners, or festive gatherings. Customizable and accessible for all skill levels, these pies bring comforting flavors and portable convenience in every scrumptious bite.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces

Crust Ingredients

  • 1 package store-bought pie crust or equivalent homemade pie dough
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and slice the apples into small, even pieces. In a bowl, toss the apple slices with white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let the mixture sit while preparing the crust to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Roll Out the Pie Dough: On a floured surface, roll your pie crust dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cutter or glass to cut out circles slightly larger than your mini pie tins or muffin cups.
  3. Assemble the Mini Pies: Place each dough circle into the mini pie tin, gently pressing down the edges. Spoon the apple filling into each crust, leaving some space on top. Dot small pieces of butter over the filling for added richness.
  4. Top and Seal: Cover the filling with another dough circle or create a lattice pattern on top. Press the edges firmly to seal, trim any excess dough, and cut a few shallow slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape during baking.
  5. Apply Egg Wash and Bake: Brush each mini pie with beaten egg for a golden and glossy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and dough to help maintain a flaky crust texture.
  • Don’t overfill the pies to prevent messy overflow during baking.
  • Chill assembled pies for 15 minutes before baking to help them retain their shape.
  • Keep steam vent slits small to prevent the filling from drying out or leaking excessively.
  • Taste apple slices before baking and adjust sugar if needed for perfect sweetness balance.

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Keywords: mini apple pies, bite-sized apple pies, easy apple pies, cinnamon apple dessert, portable pies, holiday treats

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