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:
I don’t think there is anything wrong with what you said. It didn’t put anyone down or call anyone out. Sorry that some people are just letting the election and president-elect to rule their lives. Keep doing what you do. You do a great job!!
katie nothing you wrote in this post was overtly political. Love your site! Thanks for being balanced
Katie, I totally agree with everything you gently stated on your mini apple pie email. I am deeply saddened you felt the need to retract and apologize for your kind wishes and absolute truth.
You can’t please everyone.
Remember, Katie, you built your business on believing in yourself.
I wrote this after reading your apology email today.
I did not and will not read any comments foddering negativity.
You are loved
Very well said!
I have no idea what you’ve said, but, we all have our freedom of speech. I’ve been laying low since Tuesday as the ugliness still continues. These little pies look delish, a good cup of tea, a delectable piece of chocolate. What more could we ask for. Thank you Katie for being who you are and spending your time in supplying us with wonderful recipes. Your the best.
I guess it’s easy for me to like your OP, Katie. Your post may have been political, but it was generous and calm. But the comments here truly show the attitudes of both sides. This is NOT about ideology, because Trump has no ideology. This is about very dangerous intolerance and total ignorance. I’m in a liberal city and personally know people who’ve been harassed or threatened by Trump supporters (they had the nerve to be women, but had no political ID on them). It’s a very dark time in our country, even Trump supporters will see that soon enough.
I must be missing something here…what did Katie say that was supposed to be so divisive? I voted for Trump, but I will defend Katie’s right to vote for or support the candidate of her choice, that’s what it means to live in a free country. I’m asking my fellow Conservatives to be gracious to those who don’t share our ideology or opinions. We can agree to disagree without taking it out on this dear young woman who’s making a great sacrifice to enlighten us all on healthy eating and “all things chocolate”. I will NOT leave Katie over her willingness to be vulnerable with us, her online family. She’s not making a dime off you people who want to leave her…you’re only hurting yourself and you know what else…I bet the same people who are threatening to leave Katie’s blog are themselves, people who had to make changes in their ideologies at some point in time. We’re all learning and growing and becoming who we are and thank God we have the right in this country to do that. Katie, I will stand by you no matter where your political leanings are today or 10 years from now. God bless you and keep you.
Katie, I thought your comments in your original post were honest and well-said. I didn’t find them offensive or partisan or divisive in any way. We’re all in this together…or at least, we should be. And I hope we will all be able to KEEP America great! Our diversity and tolerance are definitely our strengths.
Love your blog and your recipes! Thank you!!
Sorry you had some backlash for your post, Katie. I don’t think you said anything wrong. Don’t be sorry that you said anything. Stand by your beliefs. You should not have to apologize for your innocuous comment.
Wow, there was no negativity whatsoever towards either side of politics. I saw just a light-hearted joke meant to encourage everyone after all the stress we’ve all been through this election (like so many others). People see what they want to see and hear what they want to hear, esp if they are already sensitive and hurting. That’s just my two cents, no need to apologize Katie.
For the record, I truly appreciated your comments yesterday. They actually inspired me to try my first recipe of yours. (Delicious by the way). Don’t let other people make you feel guilty for speaking your mind. Nothing you said was hurtful, you were simply stating your feelings. The people you “lose” over such comments weren’t worth it to begin with. I look forward to many more delicious recipes to come. Keep your head up :).