These mini apple pies are baked in a muffin tin, for one super adorable & single-serving holiday dessert!
I’ve always tried to stay away from politics on this blog, because sometimes it’s nice to think only through one’s stomach.
Hopefully these apple hand pies can let you do just that, even if only for a few minutes.
These mini apple pies do really well at parties and are a big hit at Friendsgiving.
They’re easy to serve, need no refrigeration, and are the perfect size for people who want just a little dessert or who don’t want to commit to one giant slice of pie.
If you’re looking for a more traditional pie, here is my favorite recipe: Healthy Apple Pie Recipe.
How To Make The Mini Apple Pies:
Step One:
Prepare the muffin tin, then peel and finely dice the apple, and set it aside.
Stir together the first 6 ingredients to make a crumbly crust.
Step Two:
Press around 2 tsp of the crumble dough firmly into the bottom of each muffin tin. Stir remaining ingredients in a bowl, and place a little over 1 tsp of this apple filling on top of each crust.
Divide the remaining crumbles over the apples, pressing firmly down.
Step Three:
Bake for 14 minutes or until the crust is golden and mostly set.
Let cool before removing from the muffin tins, then serve or transfer to a covered container to serve at a later time.
If you want to vary the filling, feel free to substitute diced pear for the apple.
Or you could honestly fill them with anything you wish!
Mini Apple Pies
Mini Apple Pies – Baked In A Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup spelt, white, or ap gf flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unrefined sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp cold buttery spread (or oil, see note)
- 3/4 cup peeled, finely-diced apple
- 1 tsp arrowroot or non-gmo cornstarch
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
*Using oil will yield a crispier crust, while using non-hydrogenated buttery spread will yield a softer crust. Both will work fine for this recipe.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a mini muffin tin. If desired, put a thin strip of parchment inside each tin (see photo). Set aside. Combine the first 6 ingredients, completely breaking up the butter until fine crumbles form. Press around 2 tsp dough firmly into the bottom of each tin. Stir together remaining ingredients in a bowl, and place a little over 1 tsp of this apple filling on top of each crust. Divide remaining crumbles—around 2 additional tsp per muffin tin—over the apples, pressing firmly down. Bake on the center rack, 14 minutes or until crust is golden and mostly set. Let cool at least 5 minutes before either pulling up the parchment strip or simply going around the sides of the pies with a knife.
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Good job, girl. Keep saying whatever you have to say.
honestly, I’ve loved your site and your recipes for years. Today, I have to stop coming out here. If I want politics, I’ll watch the news. And while this is your blog, you have every right to do whatever you would like. For me, I do as well. Please don’t forget, not all of your readers are liberal. And you also contribute to the divide by insensitive comments.
Not really understanding here. I’m a Conservative and don’t see anything partisan in her comments that are asking everyone (no matter how you voted, it says) to be compassionate during this time:
No matter how you voted, please be extra compassionate towards others around you in the coming weeks. I’ve always tried to stay away from politics on this blog, because sometimes it’s nice to think only through one’s stomach.
Agree … done with your blog…
Same here — the left are the hateful, intolerant ones. Great example right hear on this blog.
Katie, don’t let the haters get you down. It is sad that there are so many immature hate mongers looking for any opportunity to blame others for their problems and disappointments instead of taking responsibility and doing something productive and positive. Instead of being tolerant and open minded, they find it easier to belittle and destroy, rather than build up. Your words are important and you are entitled to express your opinion, as much as the next person. The ones who decide to stop following will be rapidly replaced by many others who love your recipes AND what you have to say. Thank you!!!!
Nothing here, written by Katie, was in any way divisive! We need to come together, if you can’t handle the comments others posted, you might be happier if you could be a little more tolerant of people who have different opinions. Please don’t leave, you are going to miss good food and kind people!
Your decision to become political lost you a subscriber. Stick to chocolate,
You are a perfect example of the biggest problem with this country. Lack of quality education and ignorance. Nothing in katies comments reflected her coice for the presidency or ‘political’ at all!
Bye.
Adults should be able to agree to disagree. So many commenters are throwing stones in a glass house. This was an extremely divisive election where both parties felt passionately right and wronged. If Hillary Clinton would have won, protests would have ensued as well. Each side was gearing up. Neither are innocent.
What? Isn’t everyone tired after this long election? Katie didn’t say how she voted. Now, she had to send an apology letter to her email subscribers? Is this what you’re talking about: I’ve always tried to stay away from politics on this blog, because sometimes it’s nice to think only through one’s stomach.
Hopefully these apple hand pies can let you do just that, even if only for a few minutes.
What ON EARTH is mean-spirited about that statement? I am so confused. Katie, you have nothing to apologize for.
I agree, you have nothing to apologize for. All you did was to acknowledge the current event. This is a blog about healthy food so you utilized what I thought was a great transition.
Hi Katie, I love your recipes. I don’t have a *mini* muffin pan, but I have a standard muffin pan. Any idea how long to look the standard size individual apple pies? Thanks in advance.
* I meant COOK
Yes this! I have the same question! Any advice for tweaking the recipe for a standard muffin pan would be much appreciated!
Hi another poster did it and said it made 6 large pies baked for 18 minutes.
Thank you!
Did you try making this recipe using a regular muffin pan? If so how long did you bake for?
I love your recipes. Your post was compassionate and kind. Thank you.
I don’t really care if this makes it on your comment section or not, but I just want to clear up something as someone who voted for Trump. I voted for him because I could not, would not EVER vote for Hillary. I am a Christian that believes every life deserves a chance, with the exception of dire health issues. I am a person that embraces diversity….as long as it’s legally achieved. I am a person that does not hate anyone for their sexual preference, I just don’t believe in same sex marriage. I’ve had co-workers in the past that were gay and an aunt. I love them. I enjoy them in my life. We just have a differing opinion, and quite frankly, that’s ok. My difference in opinion does not make me evil. I am tired of seeing where this country is headed. It is a great country and I would like to keep it that way. I do not support the affordable care act. It is not affordable and it has made it nearly impossible for so many people I know, myself included to afford healthcare. Something needs to change. Hillary would not have done it.
Embracing diversity means loving everyone and accepting differences, not just when it is convenient for you. There is no room for asterisks or exceptions. You cannot claim to not hate a group of people while at the same time say they shouldn’t be afforded the same rights. Katie did not insult anyone for their vote. She asked for compassion for all. She was embracing diversity!
I know your post has been edited and I think it’s a shame that others couldn’t respect your opinion- especially one that was aimed in trying to remind everyone to unite and be kind. The readers who complained should have shown more respect and tolerance, -/ there was no anger or intolerance in your words. I’m sorry you felt the need to edit but know I support this site and I can’t wait to try the newest recipes!
These look delicious! I also really appreciate the email you send out today to subscribers, remembering that we all have different opinions and hope for the best for our country.
Katie,
I read the apology email that you sent today. I do not see how there was ANYTHING wrong with what you said in the previous email. Please do not feel bad. I’m starting to think that people just like to be offended. It’s like it’s a trendy thing to be offended. It’s like they’re constantly on the look-out for something that they can get upset about. They crave apologies. They want to make someone else the bad guy. But, you’re not the bad guy. You were very humble and loving. Don’t let your subscribers bring you down.
Right?! Everyone nowadays needs something to be offended about it. No one can open their moths without someone throwing a hissy fit. Of all days, on today. Do you think veterans wasted they’re time being offended?
I didn’t read your previous blog post so I have no idea what you wrote. However I believe that this is your blog and you have the right to express any opinion you choose. The people who should apologize are the ones trying to quiet other people’s voices when they disagree with them. EVERYONE has a right to express their opinion and heard!
Love this. (Note: I’m not a liberal.)
It was nice knowing your blog, but since I seem to be one of the “deplorables” that you Liberals loath, I will leave you in peace.
You should have kept it to yourself. So sorry you didn’t get what you wanted. I did. I’ve unsubscribed.
You could have kept THAT to yourself.
As a Trump supporter, I have to say that if you can’t accept Katie’s gracious apology (which she really didn’t need to apologize for in the first place because she was asking BOTH sides to be more compassionate) then that really is deplorable.
Thanks to freedom of speech, Katie can write whatever she wants to write about. And thanks to freedom of subscription, anyone can unsubscribe from whatever blog they want to.
Wow. The hate from some of your readers baffles me. You’re not allowed to have an opinion? You hardly said anything at all! Katie, keep doing what you’re doing. You’re better off without anyone who would unfollow you because you have feelings over the future of your country.
Katie, I just got your apology e-mail. Don’t ever apologize for speaking your mind and your heart. A reader who can’t respect your opinion is not an audience you need.
Katie, this is YOUR blog! Never feel like you have to apologize for having a voice and using it. If anyone has a problem with that, it’s a reflection of them, and not you. With you 100%!