Description
Mini Apple Pies are bite-sized delights featuring a flaky, buttery crust filled with a sweet and tart apple mixture spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for portion control, easy to share, and customizable with various flavor options, these pies are simple to make and ideal for any occasion, from cozy family snacks to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups tart apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Crust & Topping
- Pie crust dough (enough to cut rounds for 12 mini pies)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Roll out your pie crust dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles slightly larger than your mini pie tins or muffin cups to build a sturdy base and edges.
- Make the apple filling: Peel, core, and finely chop your apples into small cubes. Toss them in a bowl with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice, mixing gently to coat every piece with spices.
- Assemble the pies: Place the dough rounds inside the mini pie tins, pressing gently to fit. Spoon the apple filling into each crust, leaving space at the top to prevent spills. Dot each with a tiny piece of butter for richness.
- Add the top crust: Cover the pies with smaller dough rounds or lattice strips, seal edges by pinching or crimping tightly. Brush the tops with egg wash and cut small vents to allow steam to escape.
- Bake until golden: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake pies on a baking sheet for 20 to 25 minutes until crust is deep golden and filling bubbles. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Choose firm apples to avoid mushy filling.
- Do not overfill pies to prevent juice spillover.
- Chill the dough beforehand for a flakier crust and easier handling.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden, shiny finish.
- Place pies on a baking sheet to catch drips and keep the oven clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg