Description
Mini apple pies are delightful bite-sized desserts perfect for any occasion. They combine flaky crust with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
- 4–5 tablespoons ice water
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles to fit mini muffin tin.
- Combine apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Spoon apple mixture into dough-lined muffin cups.
- Top with additional dough circles or lattice strips.
- Brush tops with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
