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Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies That Will Make Your Fall Cozy and Sweet

Delight in these Mini Apple Pies, perfect bite-sized treats filled with spiced apples for a cozy fall experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Diced Apples Tart varieties like Granny Smith recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can swap for coconut sugar.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider pumpkin spice for variation.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Use sparingly or omit.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice Substitutions include ginger or cloves.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger elevates flavor.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Coconut oil as a dairy-free substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Homemade recommended for extra aroma.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot starch is gluten-free option.
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Non-dairy milk as an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Milk/Cream/Water Mix with egg for wash.
For the Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Coarse Brown Sugar Can use raw or granulated sugar.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mini Apple Pies
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine diced apples, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix in unsalted butter and vanilla extract, then sprinkle cornstarch to thicken.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and splash of milk or water to create the egg wash.
  4. Roll out pie dough and cut into circles. Place each circle into the lined baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture.
  5. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the filled pies and sprinkle with coarse brown sugar.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added decadence.

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