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!
- 13 Mar 2024
- Cook time 45 min
- Prep time 60 min
- 6 Servings
- 9 Ingredients
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Ingredients:
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 Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 150 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 230kcal | 9% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 0.56g | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 36g | 10% |
| Fiber 3.06g | 8% |
| Sugar 30g | 31% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 10g | 12% |
| Saturated 6g | 19% |
| Cholesterol 27mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 100ug | 11% |
| Choline 7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 0.04mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 0.17mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 0.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B9 4.12ug | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 0.00ug | 0% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E 0.30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K 3.75ug | 3% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 13mg | 1% |
| Copper, Cu 0.05mg | 0% |
| Iron, Fe 0.26mg | 2% |
| Magnesium, Mg 8mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus, P 20mg | 2% |
| Potassium, K 160mg | 5% |
| Selenium, Se 0.15ug | 0% |
| Sodium, Na 4.16mg | 0% |
| Zinc, Zn 0.08mg | 1% |
| Water | |
| Water 100g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2500 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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