Monday, October 10, 2016

Mini Apple Pies

Let's have tea on the patio today because it's such a pretty, Fall day in Texas!  I've made us some mini apple pies to enjoy.  Let's have one, shall we?


I'm using my Johnson Brothers Harvest Time teacup.  Isn't it such a lovely, vintage pattern?



These little pies make your home smell delicious!  I hope you get a chance to make some soon.



yield: 10- 15- mini piesprint recipe

Mini Apple Pies

These mini apple pies are the perfect after dinner dessert or teatime treat!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2-3 Granny Smith Apples (I used Gala), peeled, cored and cut into 1/4" diced apples
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 t. cinnamon
  • some freshly grated nutmeg
  • a pinch of allspice
  • 2 T. butter
  • 1 T. cornstarch
  • 1 box of pie crust, which has two crusts in it (I had to use a third pie crust, also)

INSTRUCTIONS:


  1. Preheat the oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples, spices, and cornstarch. Cook about 3-5 minutes so the apples start to soften and the cornstarch thickens the sauce. Once the apples are almost tender, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
  3. Unroll one of the pie crusts and using a rolling pin, roll it out about 1/2 inch larger in diameter, this is to ensure covering the mounds of filling.
  4. Unroll the second crust, then spoon on a tablespoon of the apple filling. Repeat around the whole crust, leaving enough space to seal and cut around each mound of filling. You should be able to fit 10 mounds of filling. (I had to use another crust and was able to get 5 more pies).
  5. Brush the egg wash around the filling and out to the edges using a pastry brush
  6. Place the larger crust over top and gently press down between the mounds of filling
  7. Cut around each of the mounds of filling with a 2 ½ or 3 inch round cutter. I used my Pampered Chef Cut 'n Seal.
  8. Lift up each apple pie cookie and place on the lined baking sheet. Press to completely seal the edges on each one, then crimp the edges with a fork. (I didn't need to do this since I used the Cut 'n Seal).
  9. Brush the tops with the egg wash, then cut slits in the top of each crust for steam to escape. 10.Bake 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.

51 comments:

  1. I still haven't made my first apple pie of the season... The boys are waiting! Your hand pies look great Kitty:@)

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  2. Oh how cute! Thanks for the great idea. Just the right size and sounds delicious. I can almost taste it with a hot cuppa tea!

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  3. I love your sweet apple pies Kitty! Harvest Time by Johnson Brothers was my grandmother's pattern and I have a few pieces of hers that I love! Love your cottage teapot flower arrangement too. ♥

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  4. Your mini apple pies look adorable, Kitty! Johnson Brothers always has such pretty china patterns.

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  5. Nothing better than a little pie, coffee and good company.

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  6. Your mini apple pies look delicious and the perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea. Have a great week, Kitty!

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  7. These are so adorable Kitty and I'm sure knowing your culinary skills they are yummy too!

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  8. What a beautiful teacup to enjoy with the mini apple pies. They look just perfect! Glad you're enjoying cooler days. It's getting chillier here, long past eating outdoors unless bundled up!

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  9. Those mini apple pies looks so good and pretty, Kitty. Love the teacups too....Christine

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  10. oh boy, how I would love a mini apple pie/cookie right now!

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  11. The mimi apple pies look good Kitty perfect for tea on a fall day... I love that pattern on the tea cup used to have one shaker with that pattern. Have a lovely new week, with love Janice

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  12. These look so delicious. I feel like I need to make these right now!

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  13. Hi Kitty, wow the mini pies look delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe. Lovely tea cup. I love that pattern. The cottage tea pot is so pretty. Yes we are having some great weather. So nice to be outside and enjoy the garden. Have a great week my friend. Blessings, xo

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  14. Kitty - these little cutie pies look so lovely, but look like a lot of work to me. How I'd love to come share one with you as we sip tea from your beautiful mugs. Thanks for sharing - have a wonderful week. XO

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  15. I like the idea of small pies for just one, or to share. I purchased a couple of 6 inch ceramic pie plates from Michael's to make smaller pies for hubby and I but haven't used them yet.
    The perfect teacup for your autumn apple theme Kitty. We had nice weather for our Thanksgiving and a good visit with family.

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  16. Hello Sweet Kitty! Mmm apple pies! They are so cute and I could eat two of them! And your apple teacup is perfect for this time of year. PS I'm using a keyboard to help post with my iPad and I'm thrilled!

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  17. Yummy! I love individual desserts and these look adorable. I'm sure the taste is heavenly! I must say though that I think you may have more patience than I do to make them. :) I love Pampered Chef products but I don't have the Cut 'n Seal. I love the tea cup and saucer.

    Have a blessed week!
    xo
    Pat

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  18. Glad you went to Savannah and Charleston when you did, Kitty. They got hit hard with Matthew. These pies are too cute and I bet delicious.

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  19. Oh my these look and sound delicious! I am a great cook, but a MISERABLE baker...bet I couldn't do these! catchatwithcarenandcody

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  20. Oh my, these look wonderful! I think I will get out my mini pie maker :-)

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  21. Oh my goodness, those are so pretty and extra special because of their tiny size. I love them!

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  22. Pretty pies and love the teapot and flowers. Happy Day Kitty..........

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  23. These are so perfect for a tea party or any little Harvest party. I love them.

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  24. These look and sound yummy. Yo u have such a collection of recipes. I always love your cups too

    Cindy

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  25. What a lovely table, the apple pies look and sound delicious and I love how you have the flowers in the cottage teapot, I have a butter dish just like it xx

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  26. Those pies look delicious! I just love that Johnson Brothers pattern...very similar to my Covent Garden...like your better! lol! And love the cottage ware teapot vase! Charming! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea!
    Ruth

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  27. Hello, Dear Kitty! Oh my - these look so yummy! A whole pie for myself! Love your sweet harvest tea cup and tea pot, too. Sending hugs xo Karen

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  28. What a darling little teapot...sooo special & sooo perfect for Autumn, too!
    It looks just like the thatched homes we saw in Ireland.
    I would love to nibble a tiny apple pie with my tea this morning. They look so cute! Anytime you make something & share it, Kitty, you make me want to start cooking too.
    You sure do have a nice collection of teacups!

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  29. Ooh, might have to try this recipe Kitty for my man. He loves apple pie. Though his favorite is pecan his 2nd fav is apple. And you know I love that beautiful teacup. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  30. Oh Kitty, I bet your house smelled like a little bit of heaven! Your pies are just so cute, and yes yummy; I'm sure! Love your teacup! I have a set of four plates with that design that I found at a thrift. I plan on using them on my Thanksgiving table. Thank you for sharing your recipe with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  31. These look really nummy, can't wait to try your recipe, Sandi

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  32. The pies turned out quite lovely ♥ Happy Thursday ♥

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  33. Those little pies are the cutest. I love mini pies, so I will give these a try!

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  34. Kitty, I want one of those right this minute! I can't think of anything that sounds better to me at this moment.

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  35. Dear Kitty:
    Yes - those mini pies are perfect for fall - or anytime really! Delicious. I love your Johnson Brothers tea cup as that pattern is wonderful and I am so glad you shared and linked your posting! Thanks so much for participating.

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  36. What beautiful little pies! I love any mini dessert! Baking in the fall is so much fun!

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  37. Your little pies look wonderful, Kitty! I haven't made mini apple pies in ages. They do make a lovely little dessert for after dinner or tea time. Love your cottage teapot too and JB teacups are always a delight to see. Enjoy your weekend, dear friend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  38. LOoks so cute and sounds so delicious! :)

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  39. What darling little pies Kitty! We have been having lots of apple crisp this year instead of pies. I need to try yours! I love your teacup and the cottage teapot with the pretty flowers! I don't have a cottage teapot, maybe I need to look for one! Have a wonderful week!

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  40. Those look so delicious Kitty! I am without an oven right now, so homemade desserts look especially good to me! I love your cozy teapot and the pretty Johnson Brothers teacup. Hope you're doing well, my friend. xo Deborah

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  41. Hi Kitty, sorry it took me so long to visit your blog this week. It's been such a busy week for me and I've been off the computer.
    I love your little apples pies. I will have to make them some time.
    Thanks for sharing the recipe at C&C with J&J.
    Enjoy the weekend.
    Hugs, Julie xo

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  42. They look delicious and are sooo cute...love 'em

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  43. Hi Kitty,
    These apple pies look delicious! I saw a similar recipe on FB and bought some apples but haven't had any time to make them. How nice to have tea outside in the fall! It was beautiful here though a bit chilly, 61 degrees! It's supposed to be back in high 70s midweek. Looking forward to that! Love your vintage teacup!! So pretty, reminds me of the teacup you gave to me with the fall flowers. I think of you every time I use it! Hope all is well!
    Xo
    Linda

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  44. Hi Kitty,
    These apple pies look delicious! I saw a similar recipe on FB and bought some apples but haven't had any time to make them. How nice to have tea outside in the fall! It was beautiful here though a bit chilly, 61 degrees! It's supposed to be back in high 70s midweek. Looking forward to that! Love your vintage teacup!! So pretty, reminds me of the teacup you gave to me with the fall flowers. I think of you every time I use it! Hope all is well!
    Xo
    Linda

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  45. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome Apple Pies with us, Kitty! Have a great week and hope to see you at Full Plate Thursday again real soon!
    Miz Helen

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  46. Kitty,
    I love apple pie and yours look delicious. Thanks for sharing at Monday Social.

    Judith

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  47. Hi Kitty! I'd love to come have mini pies and tea with you! :) They look fun and yummy!

    Thanks for sharing and linking up at Dishing It & Digging It! We love having you! :)

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  48. Apple pie and cherry pie are my favorites. Love the idea of mini-pies. Also, love Johnson Bros anything! Ha! Have a great week!

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  49. Oh wow, Kitty, this is a great post! I love your gingham cloth, the darling cottage teapot, and those pies are so cute. I'm sure they smell, and taste, wonderful! :) I also adore that Johnson Brothers teacup and saucer. They made so many pretty patterns of dishes.

    Thanks for sharing the recipe with us and have a wonderful week!

    Warm hugs,

    Denise at Forest Manor

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