{"id":74829,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hand-held-apple-pies\/"},"modified":"2024-04-11T18:18:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T23:18:34","slug":"hand-held-apple-pies","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/hand-held-apple-pies\/","title":{"rendered":"Mini Apple Pies"},"content":{"rendered":"
Next time you\u2019re in the mood for an apple pie but want a treat that travels well, whip up a batch of mini apple pies. The dough is flaky yet tender, made rich with cream cheese and butter. The filling tastes like fall spices, caramel and bright, fresh apples. Even for people who can’t resist a perfect apple pie<\/a>, there\u2019s something fun about this mini version.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer and beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture until well blended. Divide the dough in half. Shape each half into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly and refrigerate for one hour.<\/p>\n Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-inch circle.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> You could also roll out the entire portion of pie dough and cut out circles using a 4-inch dough cutter.<\/p>\n Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side of each circle. Sprinkle each with a 1\/2 teaspoon of the sugar mixture and dot with a 1\/4 teaspoon of butter.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water. Brush the edges of each circle with the egg wash. Fold the pie dough over the filling and seal the edges well with a fork. Place pies two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.<\/p>\n Brush the remaining egg wash over the tops. Cut slits in each pie. Sprinkle them with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> If your kitchen is especially warm, pop the pre-baked pies in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking.<\/p>\n Bake until the pies are golden brown, 11 to 14 minutes. Remove the pies to wire racks to cool to room temperature.<\/p>\n To store, allow the mini apple pies to cool completely to room temperature. Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to four days. Gently rewarm in the microwave.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze mini apple pies. Allow the pies to cool completely to room temperature. Place in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months. This is the general technique on how to freeze a pie<\/a>! To thaw, place in the fridge overnight, and gently rewarm in the microwave.<\/p>\n Use a tart apple with a firm texture to make mini apple pies. Granny Smiths are one of the best apples for apple pie<\/a> and work great in this mini apple pie recipe, too. You could also go for something a little sweeter like Braeburn.<\/p>\n You can make the components of mini apple pies ahead of time, but don\u2019t assemble them until you\u2019re ready to bake. Create the pie dough and store it in the fridge tightly wrapped in storage wrap until you\u2019re ready to roll it out. It can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.<\/p>\n Prepare the apple filling as directed, squeeze lemon juice over to keep the apples from turning brown, stir everything together, place storage wrap over the bowl and refrigerate until you\u2019re ready to use. The apples can be stored in the fridge for a day.<\/p>\n Many people like to cook apples before putting them in a pie so the apples and crust finish baking at the same time. However, a mini apple pie has nowhere near as much apple filling as an entire apple pie and, therefore, does not need to be cooked before being filled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you adore the taste of an apple pie but prefer a hand-held treat, mini apple pies are the answer. 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Wrap each disk tightly and refrigerate for one hour."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Shape the pie dough","text":"Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-inch circle. Editor\u2019s Tip: You could also roll out the entire portion of pie dough and cut out circles using a 4-inch dough cutter."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Fill the pies","text":"Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side of each circle. Sprinkle each with a 1\/2 teaspoon of the sugar mixture and dot with a 1\/4 teaspoon of butter."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Form the mini apple pies","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water. Brush the edges of each circle with the egg wash. Fold the pie dough over the filling and seal the edges well with a fork. Place pies two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush the remaining egg wash over the tops. Cut slits in each pie. Sprinkle them with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar. Editor\u2019s Tip: If your kitchen is especially warm, pop the pre-baked pies in the fridge for 30 minutes before baking."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake","text":"Bake until the pies are golden brown, 11 to 14 minutes. Remove the pies to wire racks to cool to room temperature.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Mini-Apple-Pies_FT23_152990_JR_1110_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"2 dozen","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 162 calories","fatContent":"12g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"40mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"56mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"12g carbohydrate (3g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"2g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.5,"reviewCount":28,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Hand Held Apple Pies","description":"Check out this video for how to make Hand Held Apple Pies","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/eX192K5E\/poster.jpg?width=720"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 11:05:27","duration":"P0DT0H1M0S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/eX192K5E-Uot7Fvi8.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Elysabeth648"},"reviewBody":" Well, I got that roll of pie crusts just in time!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleAnchor"},"reviewBody":"What cheaper alternative can we use in place of cream cheese? Cream cheese, whipped cream, sour cream etc are an arm and leg in my country. Can margarine or pastry butter work?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Faye5266"},"reviewBody":" I have a question. Can I use mincemeat rather than apples, now that it is the Christmas season?<\/p> <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueScooter"},"reviewBody":"Sactifoodie, if you are in the US and using sticks of margarine or butter a cup is 2 sticks. Each stick is 1\/2 cup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWeights"},"reviewBody":"Amazing! I read the negative reviews first, but the ingredients sounded good and there were a lot of positive reviews so I tried it. They turned out delicious. I would recommend Granny Smith apples, sprinkled with lemon juice. It kept them from turning brown and added to to flavor. I don't know how these turned out poorly for anyone, but these were delicious. I baked them on parchment paper, and the butter browned the bottom of these pies to a flaky golden brown.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveFries"},"reviewBody":"While time consuming to make, the crust is easy to work with. The little pies are very tasty too. A better recipe than any I've tried in the past for hand-held pies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBowtie"},"reviewBody":"I have made these several times and everyone liked them. Making them again next week for company. Also, if I make them for myself, they freeze well.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBeer"},"reviewBody":"So very good and I\u2019ll be using the crust recipe for other pie recipes for sure!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveProcessor"},"reviewBody":"These are great using blueberries in place of apples too. Definitely need a firm apple just like with full sized apple pie. For those asking about lactose free substitutes: https:\/\/paleoglutenfree.com\/recipes\/dairy-free-paleo-cream-cheese-recipe\/","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPlane"},"reviewBody":"Dough was a bit difficult to work with on my first try, and of course they didn't look like the picture, but wowsa ~ these are really good! Yes, I used parchment paper in the cookie sheets. At my house we judge a recipe by if it's a keeper or not, and this one is! Well worth the time and effort ~ my husband is a big pie lover and he loved these!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPin"},"reviewBody":"Loved the idea of this recipe and it did not disappoint. The dough was so easy to work with (just wish I could roll out circles better) and they came together with no issues. Would have liked them to be a bit browner but I probably should have just put more egg wash on them. I am now imagining how to make these with other flavours. Will definitely make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-10-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGrapes"},"reviewBody":"I loved the crust. Different and so easy although instead of 1\/4, I used 1\/2 tsp of salt. I used Honey Crisp apples chopped small. Instead of Allspice I used 1\/2 Tsp of Mace. I loved how these turned out and were a hit with the family. This recipe is a keeper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveChefHat"},"reviewBody":"Very good and easy to make. I do not keep allspice so I used a little more cinnamon. Used Granny Smith Apples as I love the tartness. Will make a double batch next time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Leeener"},"reviewBody":"I made this just as the recipe says. I used Pink Lady apples and found they had the perfect combo of sweet\/tart. They're not very juicy apples though and the result was that there was no \"sauce\" in this filling. When I asked my boyfriend how he liked the pies he said \"they're kind of dry\". I knew what he meant--not over baked but they didn't have the gooey filling you expect in an apple pie. The crust is really delicious though. I thought the sweetness level and spice level could have been kicked up a notch so next time I'll add more sugar and spices. I thought I had chopped the apples finely enough but next time I'll cut them even smaller so they don't protrude through the fine dough. A couple of the pies were failures so I just scrunched them up into balls, flattened them out a bit, baked them and they were every bit as delicious as the other pies--so it seems you can't really screw this up! These were fun to make and they're fun to eat. Maybe I'll try a juicier apple next time too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Purple8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I know I haven't tried this, but before I do, only a 1\/4 cup of sugar to 2 cups of tart apples just doesn't seem like enough, even with sugar sprinkled on top!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OlivePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"I'm planing on making these","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"I confess I haven't made this yet. sandydent my mother used a bread and butter plate, upside down, with a knife to cut around the circle. She made fried pies.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPopcorn"},"reviewBody":"Follow the instructions verbatim! When I first tried this recipe which was this morning, I didn't follow the instructions and ended up with a mess! A nice tasting mess but still, a mess. The dough didn't fold well around the slices of apples because I didn't \"finely\" chop my apples as instructed. I also didn't add the sugar and spices right before placing the apples on the dough. By the time the dough cooled properly in the refrigerator, I had a saucy bowl of sugared apples which is why the dough didn't fold well around the apple slices.I made the recipe again and followed the instructions. I didn't want 4 inch pies so I did increase the size of my circles to six inches and ended up with eight, nicely-sized pies that were delicious. This is a very good recipe with a lovely rich dough. The sprinkling of sugar on the formed pies really brought sweetness to the dough. This recipe deserves an A+ in my book! This is also a basic rugelah dough which can easily be used to form cookies using nuts, raisins or even small amounts of jam or chocolate chips.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"smrnite68"},"reviewBody":"Thank you annieame. I appreciate when people follow the recipe exactly and give a review. It allows me to judge the recipe as is. Thank you for what went wrong the first time too. I probably would have made the same mistakes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Hand Held Apple Pies","description":"Check out this video for how to make Hand Held Apple Pies","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DIYD_152990_100416_H.mp4","duration":"60.66","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/DIYD_152990_100416_Thumb.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"eX192K5E","jw_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/videos\/eX192K5E-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"https:\/\/cdn.jwplayer.com\/v2\/media\/eX192K5E\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"12\/07\/2018"},"rms_legacy_id":"152990","romance_copy_dek":"If you adore the taste of an apple pie but prefer a hand-held treat, mini apple pies are the answer. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Create the pie dough<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Shape the pie dough<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Fill the pies<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Form the mini apple pies<\/h3>\n
Step 5: Bake<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Mini Apple Pies<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze mini apple pies?<\/h2>\n
Mini Apple Pies Tips<\/h2>\n
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What kind of apples should you use to make mini apple pies?<\/h3>\n
Can you make mini apple pies ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Should you cook apples before putting them in pie?<\/h3>\n
What kind of apples should you use to make Mini Apple Pies?<\/h3>We\u2019d recommend a tart apple, such as Granny Smith, for these mini apple pies, but you could also go for something a little sweeter like Braeburn as well. Here are more of the best apples for apple pie<\/a>.
How can you make Mini Apple Pies your own?<\/h3>Because the pie dough in this mini apple pie recipe isn't sweetened, savory fillings work with it, too\u2014as long as you finish the pies with a grind of pepper instead of sugar. No matter what kind of filling you choose, use about a tablespoon of filling per pie. You also could make these mini apple pies in a muffin tin. Cut circles of dough big enough to line the bottom and sides of each muffin cup, add the filling, then use whatever leftover dough you have to create a lattice<\/a> or regular crust on top.
Can you make Mini Apple Pies ahead of time?<\/h3>If you want to save some time later, make the pie dough ahead of time. Prepare and roll out the pastry into rounds, then stack them between floured sheets of waxed paper in the fridge until you\u2019re ready to prep the mini pies the next day. When making the dough, don\u2019t worry if it looks a little dry and crumbly before refrigerating it\u2014the time in the fridge will help it come together like it should! If you like these mini apple pies, make sure you check out more of our best apple pie recipes<\/a>.
\u2014Lauren Pahmeier<\/a>, Taste Recipes Associate Editor<\/i>"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43611,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312199,"name":"Pies","slug":"pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312134,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for pie recipes? Find great tasting desserts from pie recipes including apple, pumpkin, and pecan pies, cherry pies, and more pie recipes and ideas.","parent":310796,"count":1511,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/"},{"term_id":312203,"name":"Apple Pies","slug":"apple-pies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312138,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for apple pie? Taste Recipes has the best apple pie recipes from real cooks like you, featuring reviews, ratings, how-to videos and tips.","parent":312199,"count":163,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/pies\/apple-pies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Easy Mini Apple Pies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n