Description
Irresistibly delicious mini apple pies perfect for any occasion, packed with sweet and spicy apple filling in a flaky crust.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized 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 of 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
- Start by peeling, coring, and dicing the apples, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.
- Toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
- Heat a medium sauté pan over medium heat and melt the butter. Add the apple mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry to thicken, then let it cool while preparing the pie crusts.
- Dust your work surface with flour, roll out the premade pie dough, and cut out 4-inch circles.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay half of the dough circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture.
- Top with another dough circle, seal the edges, and crimp with a fork.
- Brush each pie with a beaten egg mixture, sprinkle with coarse brown sugar, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.