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Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Crumble Topping

Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Crumble Topping
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Mini Apple Pies with Cinnamon Crumble Topping are delightful bite-sized desserts combining a crispy, buttery crust with tender, spiced apple filling and a crunchy, golden cinnamon crumble. Perfect for cozy fall treats or sharing at gatherings, these individually portioned pies balance sweetness and spice with warm apple flavors and inviting aromas.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

  • 3 cups firm and tart apples, peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Pie Crust

  • Pie crust dough (store-bought or homemade), enough to cut into rounds about 1/8 inch thick

Cinnamon Crumble Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Apple Filling: Peel, core, and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour until well combined. This mixture will be sweet, slightly tangy, and nicely spiced.
  2. Roll Out the Pie Crust: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut circles slightly larger than your mini pie molds or muffin tin cups. Carefully place the dough circles into the wells to form the crust base.
  3. Fill the Pies: Spoon the prepared apple filling evenly into each crust-lined mini pie, being careful not to overfill to avoid spills while baking.
  4. Make the Cinnamon Crumble Topping: In a bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter cubes. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, combine until crumbly clusters form. Generously sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple filling in each pie.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place mini pies on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden and the crumble topping is crisp and browned. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin.

Notes

  • Choose firm apples to keep filling chunky and prevent mushiness.
  • Keep butter cold when making the crumble for perfect texture.
  • Use tart apple varieties like Granny Smith for balanced sweetness.
  • Do not overfill pies to avoid spills during baking.
  • Let pies cool slightly to thicken filling and set crumble.

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Keywords: mini apple pies, cinnamon crumble, fall dessert, bite-sized pies, spiced apple dessert

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