Description
Mini apple pies nestled in a muffin tin bring classic American dessert charm to bite-sized perfection. Sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and flaky pastry create a delightful handheld treat perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Muffin Tin Mini Apple Pies
Crust Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced (optional)
- 1.5 tablespoons white sugar
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
Filling Ingredients:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and diced small (around 3 cups)
- 0.25 cup white sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Egg Wash and Garnish:
- 1 large egg, whisked with 1 tablespoon water
- Sanding sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the pastry dough by processing flour, sugar, salt, and rosemary until combined. Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually incorporate ice water into the mixture until the dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow gluten to relax.
- Dust work surface with flour and roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut 4-inch circles and carefully press into muffin tin cups, ensuring even coverage along sides. Reserve dough scraps for decorative elements.
- Create apple filling by mixing diced apples with white and brown sugars, cinnamon, and flour until apples are evenly coated with sweet, aromatic mixture.
- Distribute apple mixture equally among pastry-lined muffin cups. Optional: create lattice tops or decorative shapes using remaining dough. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar for enhanced golden appearance.
- Bake at 425°F for 16-18 minutes until crusts turn golden and filling bubbles slightly. Allow pies to cool in tin before gently removing with a knife.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to ensure a flaky, tender crust that doesn’t shrink during baking.
- Use cold butter and ice water to create a perfect pastry texture that separates into delicate layers.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by lightly toasting flour in a pan before mixing the crust or sprinkling a thin layer of ground almonds beneath the apple filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg