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🥧 Mini Apple Pies

Simple to Prepare, Very Tasty & Made to Share

📜 INTRODUCTION

There’s something timeless and comforting about the smell of warm apples, cinnamon, and flaky pastry baking in the oven. These Mini Apple Pies are the bite-sized version of that classic feeling. Perfectly portioned, portable, and irresistibly delicious, they’re ideal for parties, lunchboxes, midnight snacks, or gifting to someone who deserves a little sweetness in their life.

This recipe keeps it simple — using store-bought dough or homemade crust — and lets the apples shine. The best part? No forks, no plates, just grab and enjoy.

🍎 HISTORY & FORMATION

Apple pie has deep roots in culinary history. The phrase “as American as apple pie” may be famous, but the pie actually originated in Europe. The first recorded apple pie recipe dates back to England in 1381, featuring apples, figs, raisins, and saffron. When apples made their way to North America, settlers brought pie-making traditions with them.

Miniature pies (or “hand pies”) were a natural evolution — from practical lunchbox meals for workers in the 1800s to modern grab-and-go desserts. Today, mini apple pies are a mash-up of tradition and convenience — all the flavor of classic pie in a smaller, cuter package.

🧾 INGREDIENTS

🥧 For the Pie Dough (Homemade or store-bought):

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar (optional)
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6–8 tbsp ice water

Or substitute with 1 package of refrigerated pie crust (like Pillsbury), if you’re short on time.

🍎 For the Apple Filling:

3 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great), peeled and diced
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp flour or cornstarch (to thicken)
1 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

🥚 For Assembly:

1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tbsp water
Extra sugar & cinnamon for sprinkling

🧑‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Make the Dough (Skip if using pre-made)

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Slowly add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together.
Divide into 2 discs, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30+ minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling

Peel and dice apples into small cubes.
In a bowl, combine apples with:
- white sugar
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- lemon juice
- flour or cornstarch
Toss until evenly coated. Let sit for 10 minutes so juices mix.

Step 3: Assemble the Mini Pies

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ⅛-inch thickness.
Use a round cutter or glass to cut circles (about 3.5–4 inches in diameter).
Place half the circles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Add 1 heaping tablespoon of apple filling in the center of each.
Top with another dough circle. Use a fork to crimp the edges closed.
Cut small slits on top to let steam escape.

Step 4: Egg Wash & Sugar Sprinkle

Beat egg with 1 tbsp water.
Brush each pie with egg wash.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar (optional, but recommended!).

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling slightly.
Cool for 5–10 minutes before devouring (or sharing).

🔁 METHODS & VARIATIONS

🍏 Different Fillings:

Add caramel bits to make Caramel Apple Mini Pies.
Mix in cranberries or raisins for a holiday twist.
Try it with pear instead of apple for a mellow, elegant version.

🍯 Glaze It Up:

Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1–2 tsp milk and drizzle after baking for a sweet finish.

🍦 Serving Suggestions:

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Pack in foil and take them to-go on a picnic or road trip.

💬 LOVERS OF THIS RECIPE SAY…

“My grandma made these every fall. I cried the first time I made them on my own. It tasted like love.”
— Lena M., Vermont

“I gave a batch to my neighbor and now she knocks on my door every week asking for more.”
— Jordan T., Texas

“I ate six in one sitting. No regrets. Just me and these pies. We had a moment.”
— Sasha R., Toronto

“They’re like a warm hug in pastry form. The perfect balance of sweet and spice.”
— Kevin P., London

✅ CONCLUSION

Mini Apple Pies are more than just a dessert—they’re edible comfort, a bite-sized reminder of simpler times. Whether you’re baking to impress someone special, to fill your kitchen with autumn smells, or to sneak a sweet moment for yourself, these little pies never disappoint.

Crispy. Buttery. Sweet. Tangy. Magical.

From the first slice of apple to the last golden bite, these pies are made to be loved—and shared.

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