If you’re in the mood for something sweet and comforting, homemade apple pie is always the answer. But what if you’re looking for something sans eggs? Fear not! We’ve got a delicious eggless mini apple pie recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing any flavor.
Eggless Mini Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 3 tbsp ice water
- 4 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- ½ cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water to the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, while mixing with a fork. Continue to mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface and cut out circles to fit muffin cups.
- In a large bowl, toss together apples, ½ cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Divide the apple mixture evenly among muffin cups.
- Dot each mini pie with butter and sprinkle remaining sugar over the top.
- Roll out second disk of dough and cut into strips. Place the strips over the apples to create a lattice pattern.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
If you’re looking for a traditional pie recipe, but still egg-free, we have you covered. Try this vegan apple pie recipe that is sure to impress.
Vegan Apple Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable shortening
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 6 cups thinly sliced peeled apples
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ cup vegan margarine
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water to the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, while mixing with a fork. Continue to mix until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out one disk of dough on a floured surface and place in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until combined. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Dot the top of the apples with vegan margarine.
- Roll out second disk of dough and cut into strips. Place the strips over the apples to create a lattice pattern.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Enjoy these egg-free apple pie recipes as a perfect fall dessert or anytime you’re looking for something sweet and comforting.