Description
Mini apple pies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, perfect for any occasion. These bite-sized treats combine tender apples with warm spices, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. With their sweet aroma wafting through your kitchen, they evoke the essence of fall, making them ideal for family gatherings, cozy nights at home, or festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Premade pie dough (1 package)
- Beaten egg (for egg wash)
- Coarse brown sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing diced apples with brown sugar and spices. Cook in melted butter until slightly softened. Stir in vanilla and cornstarch slurry; let cool.
- Roll out the premade pie dough on a floured surface and cut into circles for each mini pie.
- Place dough circles in greased muffin tins, fill with apple mixture, and cover with another dough circle. Seal edges well.
- Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle coarse brown sugar before baking at 375°F for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg