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Mini Apple Pies Recipe

Delicious Mini Apple Pies Recipe for Perfect Gatherings

This Mini Apple Pies Recipe is a charming twist on a classic, offering individual servings with comforting flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 9 pies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 5 cups Apples Mix of sweet and tart varieties
  • 3 tablespoons Salted Butter Opt for unsalted if preferred
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Consider adding cardamom for extra flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour (Cornstarch) Thickening agent
  • 2 tablespoons Cold Water Needed for the slurry
Pastry
  • 1 roll Frozen Shortcrust Pastry Homemade can also be used
  • 1 large Egg For glazing, can substitute with plant-based milk

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Muffin tin
  • Baking tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry Brush
  • round cutter
  • small bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Filling: Peel and cube apples, cook with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice for 5-8 minutes.
  2. Thicken Mixture: Mix cornflour with cold water, add to apple mixture, stirring until thickened.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Cut Pastry: Roll out pastry, cut out circles for bases and strips for lattice top.
  5. Assemble Pies: Place pastry rounds in muffin tin, fill with apple mixture, create lattice design, seal edges.
  6. Egg Wash: Whisk egg and brush over pastry tops for a golden finish.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mini Apple Pies can be stored unbaked for up to 24 hours or frozen for a month. Reheat in the oven for best results.

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