Hey there, fellow pie-lovers! Today, we’ve got a special treat for you – mini apple pies! You read that right – miniature versions of the classic apple pie, packed full of flavor and cute as a button. Don’t let their size fool you, though – these little guys are bursting with all the deliciousness you know and love.
Mini Apple Pies | Tastemade
First up, we’ve got a recipe from our friends over at Tastemade. Their mini apple pies are the perfect blend of cinnamon, sugar, and apple goodness, all wrapped up in a tiny, adorable package.
Ingredients:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
- 3 apples, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter. Place circles in muffin tin cups.
- In a bowl, mix together apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon apple mixture into each muffin cup, filling to the top.
- Top each muffin cup with a small piece of butter.
- Cut out small, decorative shapes from the remaining pie crust and place on top of each filling.
- Brush each mini pie with egg wash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool before serving.
Apple Pie Recipe – Food.com
Next up, we’ve got a classic apple pie recipe from Food.com. This one’s a bit more traditional, but equally delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 double crust pie crust
- 6-7 cups thinly sliced apples
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line a 9-inch pie plate with one of the pie crusts.
- In a large bowl, mix together apples, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Spoon apple mixture into pie crust. Dot with butter.
- Roll out remaining pie crust and cut into strips. Weave strips into a lattice pattern over pie filling.
- Brush lattice with egg wash.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool before serving.
So there you have it, folks – two amazing apple pie recipes to try out. Whether you’re making the cute and tiny mini apple pies or the classic, lattice-topped version, we guarantee you won’t be disappointed. So roll up your sleeves, dust off your baking supplies, and get ready to make some mouth-watering pies that’ll have everyone asking for seconds (and thirds!).