How to Make Mini Apple Pies
Prepare the dough., Create a dough ball and secure it with plastic wrap., Prepare the filling., Preheat the oven to 345ºF or 174ºC. , Split the dough into two parts., Cut the dough for 6 circles., Press the circles into the muffin pan., Add the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the dough.
Add the flour in a medium bowl.
Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour.
Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of cold water in the bowl.
Mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined and away from the bowl.
You may add an extra tablespoon of water, if needed. -
Step 2: Create a dough ball and secure it with plastic wrap.
Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm. , Measure and add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
Combine the apples into the mixture and mix thoroughly. ,, Roll each dough half thinly on a floured surface.
Be careful not to roll it out too thinly or else it will tear. , You can use an alternative guide if you don't have a cookie cutter, such as a small jar opening or cup., Use a knife to score the bottom of the dough. , Make sure that it's a little more over the pan's rim because the mixture will sink down due to losing a lot of water. ,, Place them on top of the pies., Pinch them together and score the top of the pies with a knife., Allow the pies to cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Use caution taking the mini pies out of the muffin tray.
They're delicate and if the top/bottom is not pinched correctly, it may come apart. -
Step 3: Prepare the filling.
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Step 4: Preheat the oven to 345ºF or 174ºC.
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Step 5: Split the dough into two parts.
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Step 6: Cut the dough for 6 circles.
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Step 7: Press the circles into the muffin pan.
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Step 8: Add the apple mixture into each dough hole.
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Step 9: Cut off the excess dough
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Step 10: leaving about a centimeter left from the rim.
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Step 11: Cut out 6 smaller circles of dough.
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Step 12: Fold the bottom dough over the top.
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Step 13: Bake the pies for 35 minutes or until done.
Detailed Guide
Add the flour in a medium bowl.
Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour.
Sprinkle the 3 tablespoons of cold water in the bowl.
Mix the ingredients together until thoroughly combined and away from the bowl.
You may add an extra tablespoon of water, if needed.
Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until firm. , Measure and add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
Combine the apples into the mixture and mix thoroughly. ,, Roll each dough half thinly on a floured surface.
Be careful not to roll it out too thinly or else it will tear. , You can use an alternative guide if you don't have a cookie cutter, such as a small jar opening or cup., Use a knife to score the bottom of the dough. , Make sure that it's a little more over the pan's rim because the mixture will sink down due to losing a lot of water. ,, Place them on top of the pies., Pinch them together and score the top of the pies with a knife., Allow the pies to cool for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Use caution taking the mini pies out of the muffin tray.
They're delicate and if the top/bottom is not pinched correctly, it may come apart.
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