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Mini Apple Pies

Delightful mini apple pies filled with sweet spiced apple filling, perfect for gatherings and nostalgic moments.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 medium Apples, peeled, cored, and diced Choose your favorites! Granny Smith adds a tart zing, while Honeycrisp offers sweetness.
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar For that deep caramel taste.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adds a cozy aroma while baking.
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg Adds warm depth.
  • ¼ tsp Allspice For a hint of warmth.
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger Adds a zing to the flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the sweetness.
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter Adds richness to the filling.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry Helps thicken the filling.
For the Pie Crust
  • 1 package Premade Pie Dough (contains 2 crusts) For ease of preparation.
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose Flour For dusting.
  • 1 whole Beaten Egg For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Milk, Cream, or Water For egg wash.
  • 1 tbsp Additional Coarse Brown Sugar For sprinkling.

Method
 

Preparation of Filling
  1. Prepare the Apples: Start by peeling, coring, and dicing your apples into bite-sized pieces. Toss those diced apples in a bowl with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and salt.
  2. Create a Cozy Filling: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add your spiced apples and sauté until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and corn starch slurry, and let it thicken for just a couple of minutes.
Assembly
  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Roll Out the Dough: Dust your counter with flour and unroll the pie dough. Cut out small circles for your mini pies.
  3. Fill and Assemble: Place the dough circles into greased muffin tins. Add a spoonful of apple filling into each shell. Top each with another dough circle, crimping the edges.
  4. Egg Wash Time: Brush the tops with your beaten egg mixed with a splash of milk. Sprinkle coarse brown sugar on top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the Oven: Bake the mini pies for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Notes

Use various apples for different sweetness. You can assemble pies ahead of time and freeze them for later. Reheat in the oven for best results.