08/24/2026
🍏 Mini Apple Pies
Ingredients
* 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into bite-size pieces
* Juice of ½ lemon
* Brown sugar, to taste
* Granulated sugar, to taste
* Cinnamon, to taste
* Butter, for sautéing
* 1 package store-bought puff pastry, thawed
* 1 egg, beaten with a splash of water for egg wash
Directions
1. Prepare the apples. Peel and dice the Granny Smith apples into small, bite-size pieces. Squeeze the lemon juice over them to help prevent browning.
2. Add the sweetness. Sprinkle the apples with brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. I don’t really measure—I add enough to lightly coat all the apples.
3. Sauté. Melt a little butter in a pan and sauté the apples for about 5–7 minutes. Don’t overcook them! You want them slightly firm since they’ll continue cooking in the oven. Remove from the heat and let them cool completely.
4. Prepare the pastry. Bring the puff pastry to room temperature, then gently smooth it out with a rolling pin. Cut it into rectangles or squares depending on how big you want your mini pies.
5. Fill & seal. Spoon the cooled apple filling onto one side of each piece of pastry. Brush a little egg wash around the edges, fold the pastry over, and use a fork to press and seal the edges.
6. Vent the pies. Cut 3–4 small slits across the top of each pie so steam can escape while baking.
7. Brush & bake. Brush the tops with egg wash for that beautiful golden-brown finish. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
8. Cool & enjoy! Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
These little pies are crispy and flaky on the outside with warm, cinnamon-sugar apples on the inside. They’re perfect for dessert, an afternoon treat, or even a sweet snack on the go.
