Description
These adorable mini apple pies are a sweet treat perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a flaky crust and spiced apple filling that your sweetheart will adore.
Ingredients
- For the Crust: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- For the Crust: 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Crust: 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- For the Crust: 6-8 tablespoons ice water
- For the Filling: 4 medium apples, peeled and diced
- For the Filling: 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- For the Filling: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Filling: 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- For the Filling: 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the Topping: 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
- For the Topping: 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt for the crust, then cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together; divide into two disks, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, in a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness and cut into circles using a cookie cutter.
- Place a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each dough circle, fold over to form a half-moon, and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; let cool on a wire rack.
Notes
For a heart-shaped twist, use a heart-shaped cutter for the pies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150 per pie
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g