Mini Apple Pie Bites
These Mini Apple Pie Bites are a quick and easy homemade fall dessert, featuring flaky pastry wrapped around gooey, cinnamon-spiced apples. Perfect for parties, snacks, or cozy afternoons, they deliver all the classic apple pie flavor in a bite-sized treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 1 1/2 cups / 180g, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith preferred)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie dough (about 8 oz / 225g)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar or granulated sugar (for sprinkling on top)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Heat butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the apple mixture and sauté for 3-5 minutes until apples are softened but not mushy. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Unroll the pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll to about 1/8 inch thickness if needed. Cut into 12 even triangles or squares.
- Place about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of the cooled apple mixture in the center of each dough piece. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal. Place seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse or granulated sugar.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and the filling is bubbling at the edges. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.
Notes
Work quickly with the dough to prevent sticking. For extra-crisp bottoms, preheat the baking sheet. Unbaked bites can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 8 hours. For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use appropriate dough and butter substitutes. Don’t overfill to avoid leaks, and seal edges well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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