If you are tracking such things as fall food, than I’m on point with these mini apple pies since fall officially started this past Sunday. But if you are like me, then things like that tend to get lost in the shuffle. But yesterday, coincidence was on my side.
What’s still not on my side: time. Again, another short post, as I’m back to volleying timelines with deliverables.
A few notes
- This is a Bon Appetit recipe that I flipped into 4 inch tart pans.
- The recipe calls for Golden Delicious apples, but I used Gala apples because that’s what I had on hand. I wouldn’t suggest this as they weren’t as flavorful. If Honeycrisp were around I would have used that instead, since that’s my baking apple preference.
- The grated lemon peel from the recipe was omitted.
- Apple jam was added to the filling since that’s the way my family prefers it. If you decide to use the jam, fold it into the filling after the apples have been tossed with the previous ingredients. I also used a little of jam to brush on top of the lattice to prevent it from chipping or cracking or chipping while they were being transported (a baking tip I read in a newspaper a while back).
Mini Apple Pies
Ingredients
- Crust
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 10 tablespoons, chilled unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch pieces
- 1/3 cup chilled solid vegetable shortening diced
- 6 tablespoons (or more) ice water
- Filling
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup packed golden brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 pounds Gala apples, diced
- ½ cup apple jam (Optional. See notes in the post)
Instructions
For the instructions to making this recipe from Bon Appetit, click here.
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Simply the best pies I have seen this season! Too bad I am almost at the end of apple season in Australia, however I will make these with what I have left!
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Sorry is there a link?
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
The recipe part isn’t up. But the pics are gorgeous! I know what it feels like to be so busy that your head is spinning! Hang in there!
Belinda @themoonblushbaker says
Oh Sorry!! Miss that part! Silly me!
Heather Christo says
These are so beautiful Naomi!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Gorgeous pies, I can never resist the presentation of a mini dessert.
Kevin (Closet Cooking) says
Those look so good! I seriously need to get into this years apple season and soon!
Marie | FeelingFoodish says
I love these! I’ll be making an apple-picking trip soon to try this out.
Aimee Wimbush-Bourque says
The air is crisp up here – it is definitely apple pie season!!
ThisBakerGirlBlogs says
Gorgeous photographs of such gorgeous tarts. We always have apples in our house and now I know what to do with them 🙂
Kate@Diethood says
I love anything having to do with Apple and Pie… 🙂 These are gawdgeous!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen says
The little pies are absolutely stunning!
Maria says
Gorgeous fall pies!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
These are the cutest little pies I’ve ever seen!!
Julie @ Table for Two says
these are so cute!! perfect little pies!
Angelyn @ Everyday Desserts says
Ahhh, these look so perfect!
Maggie @MaggieCooks says
I love anything mini 🙂 these are so cute and i’m sure they are really good! 🙂
Betsy @ Desserts Required.com says
Fall may not really be happening in South Florida, but these mini pies give me something to look forward to!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen says
Beautiful mini apple pies, Naomi! And, thanks for the great tips. I’ve never used apple jam to brush onto the crusts to provide both beauty and strength. Pinning!
DessertForTwo says
So beautiful, as always. You know I love all things mini dessert 🙂
Tieghan says
So pretty!! I love the mini pies!
Shanna@ pineapple and coconut says
I seriously love this background you used for these. Its one of my faves you use, and the pies are adorable!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Perfect adorable fall pies — I’d easily gobble up a few! Pinned!!
Tahnycooks says
Who can resist apple pie?! Especially, when they are as adorable as these! Your crust looks perfect and flaky! Great pics, as always!!
Tea Blog says
What a lovely mini apple pies! Looking great.
Amanda says
Perfectly adorable! Such great pictures of apples too… only you would make cutting up apples look glamorous. 🙂
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
These are the cutest little apple pies I have ever seen .. just lovely!
Rebecca@Exploits of a Dorm Room Baker says
They’re so cute! Putting apple jam into the filling sounds delicious.
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Beautiful little pies, Naomi! Love the addition of apple jam!
Ash-foodfashionparty says
My hubby loves apple pies, he could eat a bunch of them. Looks so pretty.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidencd says
Adorable! I have a soft spot for mini anything!
marla says
These little pies are perfect!
Small Talk Mama says
Even if I never make this dessert, the pictures were worth the visit. Simply beautiful and sounds tasty too!
Sandie@afoodieaffair.com says
These look so delicious! Just in time..can use freshly picked apples!
Ali @ Solano's Kitchen says
Love anything mini. So cute!
Monica says
These are really beautiful little apple pies. Love it!
ChefThymeSavor says
These are beautiful and will make the perfect gift for my elderly neighbor!
Anna says
They look soo good going apple picking today 🙂
Jen says
Why are miniature versions of food always so appealing? These look really yummy.
michele @ i-heart-baking says
GORGEOUS photos! i love the red of the apple against the teal surface! and the pies look deelish too! 🙂
Farah.F says
Hi, what was the baking time for these mini pies? im assuming it would be lesser than for a 9 inch pie as mentioned on Bon Appetit. help!