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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:
- Mini Apple Pies require only a few simple ingredients, making them a breeze to whip up.
- With store-bought pie crust, this recipe becomes even simpler and quicker to make.
- From start to finish, these pies are ready in just about 30 minutes—perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in a pinch.
- Each bite offers the perfect balance of crust and filling, bursting with the comforting taste of warm cinnamon apples.
- Enjoy the cozy combination of buttery, flaky crust enveloping tender, spiced apples.
Tips And Tricks:
- Opt for pre-made store-bought pie dough to streamline the recipe.
- If you have a homemade pie crust, feel free to use it instead!
- Prepare the apple filling first to allow the flavors to meld before filling the pie crusts.
- While not obligatory, adding a top crust makes the pies look extra charming.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make these vegan? Absolutely! Just use a vegan pie crust recipe.
- Can I make these gluten-free? Yes, simply use a gluten-free pie crust recipe.
- 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
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.