Description
Delicious bite-sized treats that capture the essence of fresh-baked apple pie without the hassle of a full pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 package of refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
- Optional: Caramel sauce or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
- Roll out your pie crust and cut out circles about 3 inches in diameter.
- Place a small spoonful of the apple mixture in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create half-moons and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with caramel or serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
These bites can be made healthier by using alternatives like coconut sugar or whole wheat pie crusts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg