Mini Apple Pies
Mini apple pies are the ultimate comfort food, delivering a delightful combination of sweet and tart flavors in every bite. Enveloped in a golden, flaky crust, these bite-sized treats are perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With warm spices and juicy apples, each pie evokes nostalgia and happiness. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite fruits or spices, these mini apple pies will quickly become a cherished favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini pies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup Fuji apples
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package (14 oz) pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Peel and dice the apples into small chunks. Combine them with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut circles from the dough and place them in muffin tins or mini pie pans. Fill each crust with the apple mixture.
- Create tops using dough scraps; seal edges with a fork.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Chill dough before rolling for flakiness. - Experiment with different apple varieties or add nuts for texture. - Brush tops with egg wash for a shiny finish.