Description
These Mini Apple Pies are the perfect bite-sized dessert with apple-shaped buttery crusts, filled with homemade spiced apple pie filling. Topped with a spiced sugar mixture and turbinado sugar for extra crunch, they’re a fun twist on the classic apple pie. Perfect for fall gatherings, parties, or a cozy treat!
Ingredients
For the Mini Apple Pies:
2 pie crusts, store-bought or homemade
2 1/2 cups (350 g) apples, peeled and diced into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 large apples)
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (55 g) brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
For the Egg Wash & Sugar Topping:
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup (50 g) granulated white sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground allspice
1/8 tsp ground ginger
Tiny pinch of ground cloves
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
Prepare the Apple Filling:
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small saucepan, add the diced apples, butter, brown sugar, granulated white sugar, vanilla extract, and all the spices.
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender (about 15-18 minutes).
Let the apple filling cool completely.
Prepare the Pie Crusts:
Roll out the 2 pie crusts on a lightly floured surface.
Use a 4″ apple-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 20 mini apples from the pie crusts. You will need to re-roll the dough to get all 20.
Transfer 10 of the apple-shaped cutouts to parchment paper-lined baking sheets (5 per sheet).
Assemble the Mini Apple Pies:
Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of cooled apple pie filling onto the center of each of the 10 apple cutouts.
Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the pies with the beaten egg wash.
Place the remaining 10 apple-shaped cutouts over the pies, pressing the edges together with a fork.
Cut small slits, creating an “X” on the top of each mini pie.
Chill the mini pies in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Prepare the Topping:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves. This will be your spiced sugar topping.
Bake the Mini Apple Pies:
After the pies have chilled, brush the tops with egg wash.
Sprinkle each pie with the spiced sugar mixture and a pinch of turbinado sugar for extra crunch.
Bake for 16-19 minutes or until the pies are lightly golden brown.
Let the pies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool further until cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes).
Serve:
Once cooled, serve these delicious mini apple pies as a perfect autumn treat
Notes
Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the apple filling in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Pie Crust: For a homemade option, you can easily make your own pie crust or use store-bought crusts for a quicker recipe.
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free pie crusts to make these mini pies gluten-free.
Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of cardamom or swap in brown sugar for the granulated sugar for extra depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
