Description
Mini apple pies are the ultimate bite-sized dessert, perfectly encapsulating the flavors of fall in a single, delectable morsel. With a sweet and spiced apple filling nestled within a flaky crust, these mini treats are perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. Their simplicity makes them a breeze to prepare using premade pie dough, allowing you to create a delightful dessert that will impress guests and satisfy your cravings. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature; either way, they are sure to evoke comforting memories of home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium 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
- 1 package 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
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix diced apples with brown sugar, spices, salt, butter, and vanilla until evenly coated. Stir in cornstarch slurry.
- Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out circles using a round cutter (3-4 inches in diameter).
- Place each circle on the baking sheet and spoon filling onto one side; fold over to form half-moons and crimp edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with an egg wash mixture and sprinkle with coarse brown sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini apple pie (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg