Description
Irresistibly flaky gluten-free crusts filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, baked into perfect mini pies.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 6–8 tbsp ice water
- For the Filling:
- 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- For the Topping:
- 1 egg, beaten (optional for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
Instructions
Prep the Crust
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until crumbly.
- Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Divide into two disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
- Toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to bring out the juices.
Assemble the Pies
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- Roll out one dough disk on a floured surface. Cut 3-4 inch circles and press them into the muffin tin cups, forming mini pie shells.
- Fill each shell with the apple mixture, packing it slightly.
- Roll out the second dough disk and cut strips for a lattice top or use a small cookie cutter for decorative shapes. Place over the filling and crimp edges.
Bake
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the tin before carefully removing them to a wire rack.
Notes
Gluten-free and easy to customize for different diets. Ideal for fall gatherings or anytime you’re craving apple pie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg