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Crispy Mini Apple Pies

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These crispy mini apple pies are a quick and easy homemade cinnamon sugar dessert with a perfectly balanced sweet and tart apple filling and a golden, crunchy crust.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 package pie crust (enough for 12 mini pies, pre-made or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (for cinnamon sugar topping)
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Toss until evenly coated.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Roll out pie crust on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Cut out 24 circles about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter (12 for bottoms, 12 for tops).
  4. Place half the circles into mini pie tins or a muffin tray, pressing gently to form a base. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple filling into each.
  5. Brush the edges of the crust lightly with melted butter.
  6. Place remaining dough circles on top of each filled base. Press edges gently to seal.
  7. Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture generously over the top of each pie.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbling. Tent with foil if crust browns too fast.
  10. Cool pies for 10 minutes before removing from tins and serving.

Notes

Use cold dough for easier handling. Brush melted butter on crust edges before sprinkling cinnamon sugar for extra crispiness. Prick top crust with a fork before baking to let steam escape. Avoid overfilling to prevent soggy crusts. Rotate baking tray halfway for even browning. For vegan version, use vegan butter and flax egg. Gluten-free crust can be substituted.

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