Description
These Mini Cinnamon Apple Pies with Crumble Topping are the perfect bite-sized treat featuring a fragrant, spiced apple filling and a sweet, crunchy crumble topping baked inside buttery pie crusts. Ideal for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a cozy dessert, they combine classic fall flavors in a convenient mini format.
Ingredients
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Apple Filling
- 3 cups tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Pie Crust and Topping
- 1 package (about 9 to 10 oz) pie crust dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. Toss them with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar, and granulated sugar to create a fragrant, sweet, and spiced apple filling.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a bowl, combine cold butter cubes, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to crumble the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating a sweet crunchy texture.
- Roll Out and Cut the Dough: Roll out the pie crust dough on a floured surface until about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter or glass to cut circles large enough to fit your mini pie pans or muffin tin.
- Assemble the Mini Pies: Place each dough circle into the mini pie pans, spoon apple filling evenly into each shell, then sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the filling.
- Apply Egg Wash: Beat the egg with water or milk and brush the exposed edges of the pie dough with the egg wash to achieve a shiny, golden crust when baked.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the pies in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the crumble topping is bubbly with toasted edges.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
- Keep the butter cold when making the crumble for a better texture.
- If you don’t have mini pie pans, muffin tins work perfectly.
- Brush the egg wash carefully to avoid dripping on the crumble topping.
- Let pies cool slightly before removing from pans to retain shape.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini apple pies, cinnamon apple pies, crumble topping, fall desserts, baked mini pies, holiday treats
