Mini apple and cranberry pies

Delight in the perfect bite-sized treat with these Mini Apple and Cranberry Pies! Made with fresh apples, tangy cranberries, and sweet raisins, these pies are infused with a hint of lemon zest and honey, nestled in a buttery crust and dusted with powdered sugar. A delightful dessert that's easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

  • 09 May 2025
  • Cook time 45 min
  • Prep time 60 min
  • 6 Servings
  • 9 Ingredients

Mini apple and cranberry pies

These delightful mini apple and cranberry pies are perfect for dessert or as a sweet snack. Combining tart apples with cranberries and a hint of lemon zest, these mini pies will leave you craving for more. Follow this easy recipe to whip up a batch in no time!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp powdered sugar
30g
1/3 cup butter
70g
1 tbsp water
16g
4 apples
640g
2 tbsp sugar
30g
2 tbsp raisins
30g
2 tbsp dried cranberries
30g
2 tbsp lemon zest
30g
2 tbsp honey
20g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Apples:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Set aside.
2. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Cook the Apple Filling:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the diced apples, 2 tablespoons of sugar, raisins, dried cranberries, and lemon zest to the pan.
- Stir the mixture well and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the apples become tender.
- Add the honey and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Remove the filling from the heat and let it cool.
4. Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, 1/3 cup butter, and water until well mixed. The mixture should be smooth and homogeneous.
5. Assemble the Mini Pies:
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1/8 inch thick.
- Using a round cookie cutter (or a glass), cut out circles from the dough.
- Take a mini muffin tin and gently press the dough circles into the bottom and up the sides of each muffin cup.
- Fill each dough-lined muffin cup with a generous spoonful of the cooled apple and cranberry filling.
6. Bake the Pies:
- Place the mini muffin tin in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
7. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the mini pies from the oven and allow them to cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the pies from the tin and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips:

- Use crisp and tart apples like Granny Smith for a perfect balance with the cranberries.

- Soak the raisins in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using to make them plump and juicy.

- For a golden crust, brush the tops of the pies with a little beaten egg before baking.

- Use a food processor to quickly cut the butter into the flour for the crust.

- Let the pies cool slightly before removing them from the pan to prevent them from falling apart.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size150 grams
Energy
Calories 230kcal11%
Protein
Protein 0.56g0%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 36g10%
Fiber 3.06g8%
Sugar 30g31%
Fat
Fat 10g12%
Saturated 6g19%
Cholesterol 27mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 100ug11%
Choline 7mg1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg2%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg3%
Vitamin B3 0.17mg1%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg3%
Vitamin B9 4.12ug1%
Vitamin B12 0.00ug0%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Vitamin E 0.30mg2%
Vitamin K 3.75ug3%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 13mg1%
Copper, Cu 0.05mg5%
Iron, Fe 0.26mg2%
Magnesium, Mg 8mg2%
Phosphorus, P 20mg2%
Potassium, K 160mg5%
Selenium, Se 0.15ug0%
Sodium, Na 4.16mg0%
Zinc, Zn 0.08mg1%
Water
Water 100g-
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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