These delightful mini apple pies are the perfect handheld dessert for any gathering. Featuring a buttery, flaky crust and a spiced cinnamon-apple filling, they offer a consistent, delicious experience in every bite. Designed to be made in a standard muffin tin, these individual treats provide the ideal crust-to-filling ratio, ensuring a crunch and sweetness that will leave your guests wanting more. They are clean, easy to serve, and capture the classic warmth of traditional apple pie in a convenient, charming size.
2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Unsalted Butter, chilled and cubed
0.5 teaspoon Salt
4 large Granny Smith Apples, peeled and diced
0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Ice water as needed
Combine flour and salt in a large bowl using a pastry cutter.
Cut in the chilled butter pieces until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough just holds together.
Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow the gluten to relax.
Peel and finely dice the apples into quarter-inch uniform pieces.
Toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
Let the mixture sit for ten minutes to allow the fruit to soften slightly.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit inside a muffin tin.
Fill each crust with the prepared apple mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
Ensure the butter remains very cold to keep the crust flaky. You can use Honeycrisp apples for a sweeter flavor profile. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 300°F to maintain crispiness.
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