Mini Apple Pies (So Easy, Not Much Hassle !)

Sarah in New York's Note:

These little tasty treats are always a hit. They taste just like an apple pie, except they are mini sized and easy to eat. They are great to take to a party because there is not cutting and serving needed. People always rave about these. I think their pretty tasty too! My hubby loves to eat them warm with vanilla ice cream on the side. Maybe a little caramel sauce drizzled over top! Mmmmm...

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 pies

Crust

• 2 cups flour
• 2⁄3; cup butter (chilled)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons water

Filling

• 5 medium apples (peeled and chopped up into small pieces)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons butter (chilled)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Get muffin pan out. No need to grease it.
2. In food processor blend flour, salt and butter until it looks like little peas.
3. Add in water and blend just until it looks like it's sticking.
4. Take out and combine it by hand until well blended.
5. Roll out on lightly floured surface until about 1/4 inch thick.
6. Cut 12, 4 inch circles with cup or bowl.(You will need to roll out twice).
7. Note: you can use the rest of the crust for anything you may want to do on top of the pies.
8. Press each circle in muffin tins until all the way up each side, to form little bowls.
9. Mix by hand all filling ingredients and spoon into muffin bowls.
10. Cut up butter into 12 little pieces and place one piece on each pie.
11. You can decorate them anyway you like with extra crust, or just leave plain.
12. Bake at 425 degrees for 16-18 minutes. (Until crust is light brown and apples are bubbling).
13. When cool, just loosen with a spoon and they'll come right out!

Reviews

[Vaelira]

I found this recipe when i had a few unwanted apples who's taste wasn't exactly perfect...
This recipe made those apples much more edible.
The directions were thorough and easy to follow and like you said; with little hassle. ;)
Contrary to the person above, these came out wonderfully without eggs, baking flower, or baking soda... if you are concerned with the fatty content of butter, a low-fat margarine works just as well. Considering that chilled butter has an almost totally opposite texture to oil, i can see why it wouldn't set up properly. :/
I love how simple this recipe is and how few dishes i have to wash after completing it. :D
Thank you for posting such a wonderfully simple recipe for a not-so-simple tasting pie!
-Vay

[knhdah]

I found your recipe while searching for mini-pies in a muffin tin, and we absolutely loved them! We only made 6 the first time, because we only had 3 apples, and yes, the three of us were fighting over them, and watching each other with hawk-eyes, making sure no one had more than their 2 :) Now, we're going to make mini pecan pies and more apple ones for Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe!

[Mrs.Natalie]

This recipe needs eggs, baking soda and baking powder to make the crust work. Without it, it's very crumbly and won't stick together or rise. I substituted olive oil for butter, which may not have been the best idea, but olive oil has less cholesterol and fat. Not super impressed with this recipe, but with a few changes it could possibly work out well.