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.
Link Of The Day:
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%!
Katie,
I love your blog and your recipes, but I am truly disappointed that you have removed the part of your post that alludes to minorities such as the LGBT community who are truly fearful about their rights being taken away. I was so heartened to see this included in your post because I know that your blog is read by a wide variety of people, and I hoped it would make them think about what they have done. I am sure there are Trump supporters who had other concerns and so were able to look past his bigotry (and the bigotry of the Republican party as a whole), but many people in this country do not enjoy the privilege of looking past bigotry, because this bigotry directly threatens life. This is not about politics or a difference in political opinion. This is about combatting hatred, pure and simple. People who voted for Trump may not think they feel hatred against minorities, but they are perpetuating hatred against countless marginalized groups all that same. And just so it is perfectly clear to anyone conservative reading this: You cannot love anyone and at the same time deny them the rights that you enjoy. That isn’t love – it is hate.
I know from your previous posts that you agree, Katie. I have no doubt about that. I am just disappointed that you feel the need to listen to your subscribers who want you to shut up and talk about cupcakes (and I love cupcakes!) because what you said was valuable and it needed to be said.
“Anonymous”‘, You said, “This is about combating hatred, pure and simple..?” Are the democrats who are making news today combating hatred or are they perpetuating it by being hateful, divisive and destructive? Tell me one thing….what factual information do you have that states how Trump plans to take away your rights? Go somewhere for your source of information besides the liberal media. Have you checked the facts about your candidate and her husband, or just relied on what you are fed by the lopsided agenda of the biased media? By the way, Trump is not a bad man. Flawed, yes like the rest of us, but not a villain. Open your eyes and look past the noise of the current media. I do believe he really wants to improve things for all Americans. If he runs this country like it’s his business, he will not fail. You really owe it to yourself to dig a little deeper for a more objective look at things.
I got your apology email and I had to come back to read what was said. I don’t understand why people would unsubscribe because you asked both sides to be compassionate. I’m not American. I was hoping Hilary would win. But she didn’t. Her speech was exactly right. Give him a chance and keep an open mind. We have to be respectful to everyone. We can disagree, but do so respectfully. Exercise your right to protest, but when there’s violence, the message is lost. We’re all humans. Let’s respect each other. No matter how you voted. So Katie, I’ll still be reading your blog and making recipes. Keep it up!
Kelly Lynn, as a Trump supporter I want to thank you for your comments…people like you give me hope in the future of America…glad to know not all liberals are like the ones I’m seeing on TV. You are a true American no matter where you were born.
Hi Katie, I appreciate your apology email. I also believe it was unnecessary. Free speech is important for everyone as long as it is not hurting anyone. You are entitled to voice your opinion and other people are entitled to theirs. All in all, I wanted to say that you are doing everything right and more so. Please don’t let people who don’t respect free speech and sharing feelings encumber you and your blog. As always, thank you for the delicious recipes 🙂 . You spread happiness, health, and wellness with your blog and that’s an awesome thing.
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It is interesting how people can become so stirred up about something that was not so much a political comment as an expression of support for people who felt fear in an uncertain time. I don’t think you said anything wrong, Katie. You are one of many people who have taken the stance that hope is important and compassion necessary when we see so much reaction in a population.
I am Canadian so I have strong feelings about who is in Office in the US but obviously nothing that rivals what I have seen from Americans themselves. This IS a time for kindness and understanding that everyone is entitled to their opinion and feelings.
We are also entitled to unsubscribe, unfollow, and generally block ourselves from opinions that contradict our own, whether or not it prevents us from growing and learning.
Don’t be ashamed to open and honest, Katie. You have a big heart.
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I saw nothing even remotely inflammatory in this post and had to look twice at the date to make sure it was the one you are apologizing for. You didn’t take sides; it’s not even apparent which side you’re on. People, lighten up (and be compassionate toward each other). Katie, I like you even better now.
I agree.
I appreciate everything you wrote, bravo Katie!
I will agree that I had with some posters above though, you need not apologize for your freedom of expression.
what they said!
No need to apologize. I’m so tired of people judging, lecturing, and dictating what others think or say about this entire political fiasco. No offense was taken on my part for sure. You are awesome!!!!
There was absolutely nothing you said that warranted an apology. The few people that got upset at your very reasonable remarks are an illustration of what’s gone wrong with our nation. Suddenly we can’t say the most neutral things without someone being offended or feeling “unsafe”. We have to be able to get back to a place where we can share our feelings and listen to others’.
Well said Lisa!!