Irresistibly Delicious Easy Muffin Tin Mini Apple Pies
Delicious Easy Muffin Tin Mini Apple Pies are a comforting fall treat everyone will love.
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Servings: 12 pies
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Muffin Tin
- Medium saucepan
- Rolling Pin
- Round cutter
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 2 crusts Ready-made pie crusts Or use homemade for a healthier option.
For the Filling
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples Can substitute with Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
- ½ cup Water Creates steam to tenderize the apple filling.
- 5 Tbsp Sugar Sweetens the apples.
- 2 Tbsp Lemon juice Prevents browning of apples.
- 1 tsp Cinnamon Adds warmth.
- ⅛ tsp Ground ginger Adds depth.
- ⅛ tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch mixed with water Thickens the filling.
For the Glaze
- 1 large Egg Mixed with 1 tsp of water for egg wash.
Instructions
Steps to Prepare
- Prepare the Crust: Allow ready-made pie crusts to reach room temperature.
- Dice the Apples: Wash, core, and dice Granny Smith apples, coating with lemon juice.
- Cook the Filling: Combine diced apples, sugar, water, cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Thicken the Filling: Increase heat to medium-high, add cornstarch mixed with water, and stir until thickened.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll and Cut: Roll out pie crust and cut circles for muffin tin.
- Assemble the Mini Pies: Press dough into the muffin tin, fill with cooled apple mixture, and top with another round of crust.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the tin for 15 minutes before removing.
Notes
Drizzle with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pie | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 5mg