Easy Mini Apple Pies
These mini apple pies are a classic dessert that can be enjoyed hot and sweet at any time. Baked in a muffin tin, they feature a buttery and flaky puff pastry crust that is filled with a deliciously gooey apple filling. The pies are topped with a decorative pie top that makes them even more irresistible. They have an amazing apple spice aroma and are best served warm right out of the oven.
Easy Mini Apple Pies
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
- These bite-sized pies are a delightful addition to any gathering, whether as an appetizer or dessert. They are both easy to make and fun to eat, with perfectly portioned servings that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- These snacks are just the right size for your kids to easily grab while on the move!
- Opt for convenience and save time by choosing pre-made puff pastry as your crust.
Creating pie toppers with shaped puff pastry is a delight for my children. This is a fun family activity that we enjoy doing together.
Ingredients to Make Easy Mini Apple Pies
- Apples My recommendation would be Honeycrisp apples as they have a perfect level of sweetness. Additionally, other apple varieties like Gala, Jonagold, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith apples can also be used effectively.
- Cinnamon is an ideal spice to complement the flavor of apples. If you desire, you can include nutmeg or other spices according to your preference.
- Vanilla is a flavor enhancer that provides a cozy and rich depth of taste.
- Sugar – For increased sweetness in the sauce, you may consider using sugar.
- Egg – For an appetizing golden crust on your pie, apply an egg wash to the top before baking.
How to Make Easy Mini Apple Pies
- Heat the apples, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, and water on medium heat for approximately 8-10 minutes until the apples are cooked.
- Slice the puff pastry dough into 12 equal-sized squares..
- Take the dough and shape it to fit snugly into each cup of a greased muffin tin, making sure to cover the top completely. Utilize the extra dough to create decorative pie toppings such as heart shapes, leaves, or thin strips for a lattice design.
- Scoop the cooked apples into each muffin cup, and pour the sauce into each cup, filling it up to about ¾ of the way.
- Place a cut-out puff pastry shape on top of each pie and then use the egg wash to brush them.
- The recommended cooking time for this recipe is 18 to 20 minutes at a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Easy Mini Apple Pies
Indulge in these adorable mini pies either on their own or enhance them with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
TIPS
- When making decorative tops using puff pastry, it’s important to flatten the dough as much as possible before cutting out shapes. This will result in a thinner dough and help the cutout shapes maintain their form while baking, as puff pastry tends to puff up during the process.
- To create a lattice pattern on your pie, simply slice strips of dough and intertwine them on top.
- Handle the dough swiftly to avoid it from becoming too warm, which can cause stickiness. In case it becomes sticky, refrigerate it until it firms up again.
- For these mini apple pies, takes approximately 20 minutes to cook. As a result, the uncooked apples may not become soft enough in the oven. To address this problem, pre-cooking the apple filling is recommended. In addition to solving the issue, it also produces a delectable, sticky sauce to pour into each pie.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is it necessary to pre-cook apples before incorporating them into a pie?
By precooking the apples, their flavors blend together in the sauce and they are also guaranteed to be fully cooked once baked.
When making a pie, should you use an egg wash on the crust?
By utilizing an egg wash during the process of baking, you can ensure that your finished product will have a scrumptious and lustrous golden outer layer.
Is it essential to remove the skin from apples when making pie?
Peeling apples is optional, but it does remove the rough outer layer that remains after baking. While this step may not appeal to everyone, I have personally prepared apple pie without peeling the fruit, and it didn’t seem to affect the taste. In fact, my children didn’t seem to notice the difference at all.
Do you store apple pie in the refrigerator after baking?
The dish can be stored in the fridge for a maximum of three days. Alternatively, after cooking, you can keep it in an airtight container or Ziploc bag and freeze it.
Easy Mini Apple Pies
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Easy Mini Apple Pies
Equipment
- 12 cup muffin tin
Ingredients
- 1 box Puff Pastry
- 3 cups apples, peeled and chopped into ¾" pieces
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup water
- 1 egg for egg wash
Instructions
- Heat the apples, cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, and water on medium heat for approximately 8-10minutes until the apples are cooked.
- Slice the puff pastry dough into 12 equal-sized squares..
- Take the dough and shape it to fit snugly into each cup of a greased muffin tin, making sure to cover the top completely. Utilize the extra dough to create decorative pie toppings such as heart shapes, leaves, or thin strips fora lattice design.
- Scoop the cooked apples into each muffin cup, and pour the sauce into each cup, filling it up to about ¾ of the way.
- Place a cut-out puff pastry shape on top of each pie and then use the egg wash to brush them.
- The recommended cooking time for this recipe is 18 to 20 minutes at a temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
