Mini Apple Pies

This recipe for Mini Apple Pies has been a family favorite for years. I use my favorite homemade pie crust recipe and the result is a golden, flaky handful of apple-pie deliciousness.

I came across a similar recipe just after I got married, and as a new bride, I was thrilled when my husband, Nate, loved them. I’ve been making them ever since and have gradually changed the recipe to exactly what I wanted. The kids love these Mini Apple Pies too. In fact, the only downside is that they rarely last longer than a day in our house!

How to Make Mini Apple Pies:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped, peeled apple (usually 2 large or 3 smaller apples)
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 2 Tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pie crust pastry for 2 crusts (one double-crust)

Mix the apples, brown sugar, raisins, flour, lemon peel, cinnamon, and vanilla extract and set aside.

 

Roll the pie crust out and cut into 3-4″ circles using a cookie cutter or cup. If you make larger circles you’ll be able to put more filling in, but you’ll have less mini pies in the end. I usually make them smaller, about 3″, using a glass.

Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons (more or less depending on the size of your circles) in the center of each circle.

Fold over. This is where my little baker, Emily, came in – she did a great job helping.

Seal the edges with a fork. If they’re not staying together well, you can moisten the edges of the crust with water. I don’t usually need to, but it depends on the consistency of your pie crust.

Place on a baking sheet. You could grease it or line with parchment paper – if the apple leaks out, it may stick a little. But I don’t. 🙂

Here’s my good little helper, Emily:

Bake at 450º for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350º and bake for 5-10 minutes longer (depending on how larger your mini pies are.) For me, it’s usually 15 minutes total. They should look flaky and golden when done.

Mmmm….

Can’t you just smell the cinnamon and spices in the air?

 

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