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Valentine's Day Mini Apple Pies

Valentine's Day Mini Apple Pies

These adorable Valentine's Day Mini Apple Pies are the perfect way to express your love this year, offering a delightful homemade treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Their individual portions are ideal for sharing, and the warm spices offer a comforting, utterly delicious flavor that's sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
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Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 mini pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total)
  • 3 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples (about 3 medium apples, Golden Delicious or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter cut into small pieces
  • 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar for topping, optional

Equipment

  • Muffin tin (12 cups)
  • Round cookie cutter (approx. 4 inches)
  • Fork
  • Large bowl
  • Wire rack
  • Basting brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease 12 cups of a muffin tin. Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts. Using a round cookie cutter or the rim of a drinking glass (approximately 4 inches in diameter), cut out 12 circles from the pie crusts. Gently press each circle into the prepared muffin cups, forming a pastry shell. Prick the bottom of each shell a few times with a fork.
    1 box refrigerated pie crusts
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly. Drizzle the lemon juice over the apple mixture and toss again.
    3 cups peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  3. Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the prepared pie crusts in the muffin tin. Dot the top of the apple filling in each mini pie with a few small pieces of butter.
    1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  4. If you have leftover pie crust, you can cut out small heart shapes or thin strips to create decorative tops for your mini pies. Alternatively, you can leave them open-faced for a rustic look. If creating tops, place them carefully over the filling.
  5. Brush the top crusts (if using) or the edges of the open-faced pies with the beaten egg. Sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar for a delightful crunch and sparkle, if desired.
    1 large egg, 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbly and tender. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the muffin tin with aluminum foil.
  7. Let the Valentine's Day Mini Apple Pies cool in the muffin tin for about 10-15 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack to cool further. This will allow them to set properly and prevent them from falling apart when you remove them.

Notes

These mini pies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat refrigerated pies at 300°F (150°C) for 8-10 minutes, or frozen pies after partial thawing.