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 am very disappointed in your comments the other day…left-stream media is bad enough on their political sites with their extreme bias for Hillary supporters…I came to your site to enjoy your recipes…NOT…read more bias comments…..I am most unfortunately unsubscribing today…
She sent out a very gracious apology, and for me that was very much appreciated. I didn’t see anything wrong with her first post (and I supported Trump) but appreciate the apology still. Everyone is human, an the fact that she owned up to having unintentionally upset some readers was big on her part. I will be staying and look forward to more recipes we all can enjoy regardless of who we voted for.
Katie, keep your eyes on the prize.
I have always loved this website and all of the recipes on it. When I saw this post, right after the election, I was feeling very disgusted by all of the hate and hypocrisy in our country. Katie’s statement reminded me that there are still people in America who want to promote love and unity. Viewing many of the replies, however, disturbed me. I am worried about the future of our society if we cannot even respond kindly when someone asks us to treat others well. Being accepting and nonjudgmental is not partisan; it is something all Americans, Republicans or Democrats, should be striving for. Voting for a Democrat is not a vote against God. Voting for a Republican is not a vote against minorities. Saying that we should all love one another is not an endorsement of either party. At the end of the day, this is the America we live in, like or not, and we should all strive to make it a better place. Don’t attack the people who are sincerely trying to make the best of the current situation; redirect your anger towards furthering a worthwhile cause.
Thank you for your respectful and nonjudgmental post towards all sides.
Katie, I read your post yesterday and thought, thank goodness someone is urging us to be compassionate. And what a wonderful recipe! So to say that I woke up and read your apology email, I thought it was totally unnecessary. This is your blog, your space, and you weren’t even partisan in your post!! Thank you for not complaining but instead, helping us remain kind. I support you fully, Katie!
I think everyone needs to take a deep breath, take a step back, and adopt a “wait and see” attitude as to what happens with the election results. I was prepared to do that no matter who became president, and that’s what I’m doing. Both sides have hyped things out of proportion and said things that were exaggerated and untrue. And remember that no president can do whatever he/she wants without the support of rational, clear-headed, elected officials.
As for me, I’m going to try those mini apple pies except I think they’d be awesome with peaches, so I’m going to try it. And I can safely promise that I won’t only eat one. Or two. 🙂
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☝️️what Em said?? you rock and we love you! Thank you!
I just joined your group and can’t wait to try some of your recipes. But I must respond to some of the comments. I am a democrate who voted for Trump. It was not because I hate people who are different than me, but because we needed change. Schools have got to improve, we need jobs, people need to work for their money if they are able, our borders have got to be secured, ALL lives matter, we need affordable health care and we need taxes cut. I also feel that our government was not for the people (ALL people) Remember Hillary called half of Trump supporters as DEPLORABLE, so where was tolerance there. I was ready to accept Hillary as our President because I really thought she would win. I was ready to accept that the majority of the people wanted the country to remain the same. But what I was not ready to do after Trump was elected was to continue to divid this country. I was ready to understand how compassionate Hillary supporter were. I had two daughters vote for her, who were with her and I have to remember we are still family and that means respect their opinions and no matter what Love them. Love, compassion, respect of differences and getting involved. I have a right to vote for who I wanted just like you had a chance to vote for who you wanted. Lets start uniting and making a difference in peoples lives.
I think food is a great way to start. Food is a great way to bring families together. Thank you for your blog and the right for your comments .
Thank you for your respectful comments. And food really is a great way to start!
Katie, you are fabulous! Please keep doing waht you do! I have never replied in a blog before but simply have to comment on all of this. If some of these readers choose to refrain from reading your blog due to hypersensitivity to the comments of others…so be it. You have a unique and valuable talent for offering your audience simple, healthy alternatives in a world filled with toxic junk food. We apprecaite your hard work, time and effort very, very much! You ABSOLUTELY said nothing offensive or inappropriate in your blog at any point. Thank you very much for such a wonderful, inspirational blog!
Thank you so much for your kind words
What a great recipe! I must admit that I’m “addicted” to your blog, Katie! I made so many recipes from your blog so far, and they are all great! Keep up your good work!
Thank you!
I just made these in a muffin tin for large muffins (6). I baked them for 18 minutes, and they turned out perfectly. I also used brown sugar in the crust. They are scrumptious and will probably show up at Thanksgiving! Thanks again Katie for another wonderful recipe.
Thank you so much for making them and also for writing that they work in a large muffin tin. So happy they worked out 🙂