Description
Delightful Apple Pie Bites are a bite-sized version of the classic dessert, filled with sweet and spiced apples, wrapped in a flaky crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- peeled
- cored
- and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crust or puff pastry
- thawed
- 1 egg
- beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for topping)
- caramel sauce (for drizzle
- optional)
- powdered sugar (for dusting
- optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and flour. Mix well to coat the apples.
- On a clean surface, roll out the pie crust or puff pastry and cut it into small squares (about 3 inches each).
- Place a spoonful of the apple filling in the center of each pastry square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
- Arrange the apple pie bites on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly; drizzle with caramel sauce and dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
For an extra crispy crust, consider chilling the pastry before filling. Adjust the sweetness of the apples according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 apple pie bites
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
Keywords: Apple Pie Bites, mini apple pie, dessert, American dessert, bite-sized desserts