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!
Cook time 45 min
Prep time 60 min
Ingredients:
2 tbsp powdered sugar1/3 cup butter
1 tbsp water
4 apples
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp dried cranberries
2 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp honey
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!
Instructions:
- Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 per serving
6 ServingsCalories 230kcal
Protein 0.56g
Carbohydrates 36g
Fiber 3.06g
Sugar 30g
Fat 10g
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