I had this idea to make some mini apple pies and decided to use muffin tins. Also, I wanted to use a different pie crust, I follow Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com.
Back in May of this year, Connie posted this recipe, Butter Crust Chicken Pot Pie. Ever since I read this post I've wanted to try her pie crust recipe so here was my opportunity.
When you read Connie's recipe you'll see that she made the crust in a food processor using chilled butter. I used a KitchenAid stand mixer so I thought it best to have the butter at room temperature.
Other than that I followed her instructions perfectly and what a wonderful crust this makes, you can get this recipe by clicking the above link for her Chicken Pot Pie, and enjoy so many more of her amazing recipes.
Here is how I made these muffin tin apple pies:
After rolling the dough out to about 1/8 inch thick I used a glass top with a 3 1/2 inch diameter to cut perfect circles.
Norpro Wood Pastry/Pizza Roller
To roll out my dough I use this handy Norpro Pastry/Pizza dough roller. I think this handy tool gives you much more control than using a rolling pin.
I've used one of these for many years and it really makes rolling out your pastry and pizza dough an easy task.
I filled these with my apple mixture, oh and by the way I added 1 tablespoon of sugar and sprinkled some cinnamon into the apples while I made the pie crust. Then I cut tops for these using a 2 1/2 inch glass top and pressed them together. Adding a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon on top, then cut two slices on the top of each one as a vent.
These baked at 350 degrees for 35 minutes until the crust was golden brown. They came out of the muffin tins very easily and cooled on a wire rack.
Connie's pie crust recipe is buttery, flaky and melts in your mouth, Thank You, Connie.
As always Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!
Yes! I think I can make these!
ReplyDeleteThey are easy to make Dawn, and that pie crust is the best I've had. Thanks
DeleteWhat a great post Sam! Thank you for the mention. Now I REALLY want one of those pies. Hand it over ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Connie, this is the best pie crust I've ever had!! I'll send send some next time, these ones are all gone!!
DeleteWhat a delicious looking dessert, Sam!
ReplyDeleteThey were really tasty David, and a great pie crust form Connie. Thanks!
DeleteAbsolutely yummy-looking, Sam, and I'm sure they taste even better than they look. I could manage a couple of those for breakfast, in fact. Thanks for sharing your recipe and Connie's pie crust, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Susan, they were really good!! and Connie's pie crust is the best I ever had.
DeleteOh, YUM. I LOVE apple desserts (having grown up in 'apple country' in NY State) and these 'muffin tin apple pies' look just the perfect size for a serving-size treat!
ReplyDeleteThey are just the perfect serving size Pat, the next I will use fresh apples. Thanks!!
DeleteSam we are just harvesting our apple tree and I so needed this new recipe today. I love this new recipe idea and thank you. Hubby is going to be so fat lol.
ReplyDeleteThis is an easy one Lorelei, the recipe made 12 little pies. I forgot to add that to the post, the point is that we ate all of them already. Hope you like it, and Thanks :)
DeleteThese muffin apple pies look wonderfully delicious! I am absolutely certain my family would love them. I will definitely be checking out the pot pie dough recipe too.
ReplyDeleteThey really came out great Cynthia, the pie crust is the best so do check it out. The recipe yielded 12 mini pies. Thanks!
DeleteIndividual apple pies! I love it. The possible fillings are endless too. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteYou're so right Candy they are endless, any kind of fruit you may desire!! Thanks!
DeleteWhat fun little pies! I love the idea of having a whole pie to myself!!
ReplyDeleteThat was the problem Carlee, the recipe made 12 of them and I think I ate most of them myself!! Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteSam what a great recipe and think you can use different fruit. I know, what I will be baking later.
ReplyDeleteMy hubby's favorite dessert but what a great idea to make them in muffin tins. I also make homemade ice cream -- there outta be a law when a dessert is this good!
ReplyDeleteThen these would be a perfect fit for you homemade ice cream Carol. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteI need to buy more apples! I really want to make these pies - right now, LOL!
ReplyDeleteGoing to make these for a dinner with friends once I get back to Colorado! They will love them! So will I.
ReplyDeleteHi Daphne, I hope they turn out yummy for you. These are really easy to make and oh so good. Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteLooks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Cheryl, They are really good and so easy to make.
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