Mini Apple Pie
Mini apple pies are the perfect fall dessert. These miniature pies are super easy to make and are filled with a delicious, homemade apple pie filling. You can even make them in a muffin tin for the cutest individual pies that everyone will love.
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Ingredients
For the pie crust
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the apple pie filling
- 2 medium apples
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup raisins soaked in water or apple juice
Instructions
How to make the pie crust
- Add the sugar, salt, flour, and cold butter to a bowl.
- With your hands or a stand mixer, mix until combined before adding the lemon zest and egg.
- Once everything is combined, transfer the dough to a floured work surface and knead with your hands until you have a smooth, subtle dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
How to make the apple pie filling
- Peel and core the apples and cut them into small cubes.
- Add the apples to a bowl and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar, soaked raisins, and cinnamon.
- Mix until the filling is combined, and set it aside while you prepare the pie tins.
Assembling your mini apple pies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease your pie tins with butter or cooking spray.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out until it is 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut out four circles with a round cookie cutter or a glass. The size depends on your tart pans, but make sure you don't cut them too small.
- Gently press the dough circles into the tins and clean up the edges.
- Fill the pies with apple pie filling.
- Use the leftover dough to create the ribbons and place them on top of the pies.
- Brush the top with a little bit of egg wash or milk and bake them in the center of the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Notes
- Use apples with a lower moisture content. This will help keep the bottom of your pies dry without needing to add extra flour or cornstarch to the apple filling.
- Try store-bought canned pie filling when you're short on time. When you're in a hurry, you can make these pies with ready-made apple pie filling. This recipe also works with other fruits, such as cherries, apricots, and peaches.
Make the dough for the pie crust ahead. - Use pie tins with a loose bottom. This will make removing the pies from the tins so much easier!
- Don't cut your apples too small. The smaller the apple pieces are, the more moisture they will release while they bake in the oven.
Servings: 4 mini pies
Calories: 688kcal
