Description
This Valentine’s Day, envelop your loved ones in the warmth of your kitchen with homemade Mini Apple Pies. Each bite-sized treat bursts with a sweet and spicy apple filling, encased in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for gifting or enjoying together, these pies are a charming way to celebrate the day of love. Delightful and delectable, they’re sure to win hearts!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4–1/2 cup ice water
- For the filling:
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Add butter and blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually stir in ice water until the dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 1 hour.
- Make the filling:
- Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla. Let sit to enhance flavors.
- Assemble and bake:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out dough and cut into 4-inch circles. Spoon filling onto each, fold, and crimp edges.
- Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar, and slit tops.
- Bake on a lined sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Keep dough cold for easier handling.
- Adjust sweetness based on your apple variety.
- Experiment with different spices like allspice or cardamom for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: (Approximate per pie)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
