Ingredients
Scale
**For the Mini Apple Pies:**
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 ½ cups apples (peeled and diced into ½-inch pieces (about 2 large apples))
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- â…› teaspoon ground cloves
**For the Egg Wash & Sugar Topping:**
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon ground nutmeg
- â…› teaspoon ground allspice
- â…› teaspoon ground ginger
- A tiny pinch of ground cloves
- Turbinado sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
**For the Mini Apple Pies:**
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, cook the diced apples, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, and spices over medium heat until the apples are tender. Let the filling cool completely.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface and cut out 20 mini apple shapes using a 4-inch apple cookie cutter. Re-roll the scraps to get all 20 shapes.
- Transfer 10 apple shapes to each prepared baking sheet.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of apple filling onto the center of 10 apple shapes.
- Brush the edges of the filled shapes with egg wash, then place another apple shape on top of each. Press the edges together with a fork and make small slits on the top of each pie. Chill for 20 minutes.
**Baking The Mini Apple Pies:**
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Combine granulated sugar and spices in a small bowl.
- Brush the tops of the chilled pies with egg wash, sprinkle with spiced sugar, and a bit of turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 16-19 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- And there you have it – irresistible mini apple pies that are as easy to make as they are to devour! Enjoy every delightful bite of these charming little treats.