Fresh From the Orchard to My Kitchen
Category: Dessert | Prep Time: 1 hr | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total: 1hr :35 mins
Servings: 8 mini pies
Story & Inspiration
Every fall, my family goes apple picking — it’s our little tradition. There’s something about those crisp autumn mornings, baskets of apples, and that sweet smell of cinnamon that brings instant comfort.
This year, I decided to turn our orchard haul into these flaky, buttery mini hand pies — the perfect bite-sized treat filled with warm spiced apples and a whole lot of love.
They’re easy to make, cozy to eat, and taste like fall wrapped in a golden crust.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Filling:
6 medium apples (peeled, core and diced small)
1/2 cup pure cane sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch
Pinch of salt
1/2 of a lemon - For the Pie Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 stick cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 cup ice-cold water
For Finishing:
1 egg (for egg wash)
Sprinkle of cinnamon sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Pie Crust
In a large bowl, add the flour, salt and Cut in the cold butter using your hands a pastry cutter or fork until the texture looks crumbly. Slowly drizzle in ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough just holds together.
Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes. - Step 2: Prepare the Apple Filling
Add diced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, cornstarch and salt. Stir and set aside. - Step 3: Pre-bake Pie Crust
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your dough on a floured surface and cut into circles (about 4–5 inches wide).
Pinch the edges of the dough to create a crimp. After use a fork to poke some holes in the bottom of the dough . If the dough gets too after making the mold stick the shells in the fridge for about 10 minutes. Now bake the pie shells for about 6 – 10 mins - Spoon the apple filling into each crust.
Optional: Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. - Step 4: Bake & Enjoy
Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce!
Tips & Variations
Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for the best sweet-tart flavor.
Add a splash of rum or apple cider to the filling for an extra cozy touch.
You can also use pre-made pie crust if you’re short on time.
How to make mini apple pies
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