Mini Apple Pies

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Get ready to fall in love with these adorable Mini Apple Pies, packed with flavor and made with just a handful of ingredients! These tiny pies boast a golden, flaky crust wrapped around warm, cinnamon-spiced apples—a delightful treat for any occasion!

Why You’ll Adore This Recipe:

  1. Mini Apple Pies require only a few simple ingredients, making them a breeze to whip up.
  2. With store-bought pie crust, this recipe becomes even simpler and quicker to make.
  3. From start to finish, these pies are ready in just about 30 minutes—perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in a pinch.
  4. Each bite offers the perfect balance of crust and filling, bursting with the comforting taste of warm cinnamon apples.
  5. Enjoy the cozy combination of buttery, flaky crust enveloping tender, spiced apples.

Tips And Tricks:

  1. Opt for pre-made store-bought pie dough to streamline the recipe.
  2. If you have a homemade pie crust, feel free to use it instead!
  3. Prepare the apple filling first to allow the flavors to meld before filling the pie crusts.
  4. While not obligatory, adding a top crust makes the pies look extra charming.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  1. Can I make these vegan? Absolutely! Just use a vegan pie crust recipe.
  2. Can I make these gluten-free? Yes, simply use a gluten-free pie crust recipe.
  3. Can I freeze these apple pies? Absolutely! Store them in an airtight container in the freezer and enjoy them for up to 60 days.

Mini Apple Pies

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 MINI PIES

Ingredients

  • 1 roll of refrigerated pie crust
  • 2 red apples peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Peel and dice the apples into small pieces, then mix them in a bowl with coconut sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface and use a circle cookie cutter or the top of a glass to cut out circles.
  • Place the circles in muffin tins and press them to the edges.
  • Add about a tablespoon of the apple mixture to each pie crust.
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice strips from the remaining pie dough and place them on top of each pie, overlapping every other one.
  • Lightly coat the tops of each pie with non-stick spray and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, then let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before removing. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pre-made store-bought pie dough makes this recipe quick and easy.
  • If you prefer homemade pie crust, feel free to use it.
  • Prepare the apples first to let them marinate before filling the pie crusts.
  • While not obligatory, adding a top crust makes the pies look extra charming.

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