Welcome the weekend with these enchanting Mini Apple Pies, a dessert that’s as delicious as it is charming. These little pies, perfect in size and flavor, combine the tartness of apples with the sweetness of sugar and the warmth of cinnamon, all encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Whether you’re making them in a muffin tin, as mini tarts, or even as adorable little hand pies, they are sure to bring a touch of magic to your weekend.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of tender, spiced apple filling and crisp, golden pastry makes these mini pies irresistible. They’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and their individual size makes them ideal for serving as a dessert or enjoying as a delightful snack.
Perfect Occasion: These mini apple pies are great for a weekend treat, a family gathering, or a special occasion. They’re also fantastic for picnics, afternoon tea, or as a warm, comforting dessert on a cozy night in.
Decoration Tips: Serve these mini pies warm with a scoop of ice cream for a classic combination, or simply dust them with powdered sugar for a sweet, elegant finish. Arrange them on a beautiful platter for a lovely presentation.
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 165g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 110g cold butter
- 1-2 tablespoons ice water
For the Apple Filling:
- 30g butter
- 2 red apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons white or brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions:
- For the filling, melt butter in a pan and add apples, sugar, salt, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat until apples are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Let cool.
- For the pastry, mix flour and cold butter cubes with your fingertips until crumbly. Add salt, sugar, and ice water to form a smooth dough. Chill if not using immediately.
- Roll out the dough, cut into 12cm circles, and press into a muffin or mini tart tin. Add the apple filling.
- Roll out more dough, cut into strips, and create a lattice top or cover as desired. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 15-18 minutes or until golden.
- Serve warm, optionally with ice cream.
Enjoy these delightful Mini Apple Pies, a sweet and simple treat that’s sure to make your weekend a bit more special!
