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Mini Apple Pies Recipe

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Mini apple pies are delightful bite-sized treats featuring a spiced apple filling wrapped in flaky pie crust and baked to a golden brown perfection. Perfect for a seasonal dessert or anytime snack, these easy-to-make pies capture the essence of fall with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice flavors.

Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 2 medium-sized Apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • ⅓ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp Allspice
  • ¼ tsp Ground Ginger
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Slurry (cornstarch mixed with a bit of water)

For Assembly and Baking:

  • 1 Package of Premade Pie Dough (contains 2 crusts)
  • All-purpose Flour for dusting
  • 1 Beaten Egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp Milk, Cream, or Water (for egg wash)
  • Additional Coarse Brown Sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a saucepan set over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, a pinch of salt, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the apples have softened slightly. Stir in the cornstarch slurry carefully to thicken the mixture. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or follow the temperature indicated on the pie dough package. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  3. Cut pie dough circles: Lightly flour a clean surface and unroll the premade pie crust. Using a round cutter, cut out even circles of dough. Re-roll scraps as needed. Make sure you have an even number of circles for both bottom and top layers of the mini pies.
  4. Assemble the pies: Place half of the dough circles on the prepared baking sheet as the bottom crust. Spoon about a tablespoon or more of the cooled apple filling into the center of each bottom crust circle. Using a knife, cut slits into the remaining dough circles to serve as vented top layers.
  5. Seal and decorate: Place the slitted top dough circles over the filled bottom circles. Press the edges together firmly using the back of a fork to seal the pies well.
  6. Apply egg wash and sprinkle sugar: Whisk the beaten egg with 1 tablespoon of milk, cream, or water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of each mini pie with this wash and sprinkle coarse brown sugar on top for a crunchy finish.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the mini pies for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Cool and serve: Remove the pies from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving to enjoy the perfect warm, sweet treat.

Notes

  • You can use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for a nice balance of tartness and sweetness.
  • Make sure the filling is cool enough before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
  • The slits on top help steam escape during baking, ensuring the filling thickens properly without bursting.
  • Store any leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving for best taste.

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