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.
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?
Mini Apple Pies
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 8-14 1x
- Category: Dessert
Description
With mouth-watering spices, these Mini Apple Pies are a great way to enjoy apple pie on-the-go.
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)
Instructions
- Mix the apples, brown sugar, raisins, flour, lemon peel, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Roll the pie crust out and cut into 3-5” circles, depending on how large you want. Spoon about 1-2 Tablespoons (more or less, depending on the size) into the center of each circle. Fold over and seal edges with a fork. You can moisten with water if the pastry isn’t sticking together well.
- Place on a baking sheet and 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.
- Makes: 8-14 pies
Anne says
These look great, and I love the small size.
Emily says
Ooo these look so yummy!
Darcy says
I think I’d like the small size. Great way to get the taste but not add too much to my waist 😉
Shari says
This looks like a really tasty treat!
Raffa says
I can’t wait to go to the cider mill which is open through November and get some Apples and make these. I wonder how these would work if I deep fried them.
Erin R. says
All I can say is that I love this recipe and can’t wait to try it out!
Laura says
Pinned! Looks fun, easy and yummy! I can’t wait to try it.