bite-size apple pies
Make sure to make the homemade apple pie spice!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Apple pie in a bite-sized form ... delicious! Now, these apple pies may look a little messy and crumbly, but wow they are so good. The gingersnap crust has the perfect crunch with a mix of spice and buttery flavor. The crust just crumbles and melts in your mouth at the same time. Sauteed apples add a small burst of flavor when you bite into the pie. We highly suggest making the homemade apple pie spice. The combination of flavors is great. The cardamom has a strong, spicy flavor that works well with cinnamon and nutmeg. Gooey and sweet, the caramel sauce on top is wonderful and addicting on its own. No one will be able to resist these adorable apple pies.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- HOMEMADE APPLE PIE SPICE
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 dash cardamom (optional)
- BITE-SIZE APPLE PIES
- 2 cups gingersnaps crumbs
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
- 4 cups apples
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 tsp all-purpose flour
- EASY CARAMEL SAUCE
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 4 tablespoons butter
- pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
How To Make bite-size apple pies
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Step 1To make apple pie spice, place all ingredients in a small, resealable container and mix them together. Use as directed in recipes that call for apple pie spice. Store in a dry place for up to 6 months.
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Step 2For the apple pies, in a bowl mix gingersnap crumbs and butter until well combined.
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Step 3With a spoon or melon ball scoop, place the mixture into a muffin cup pan and press the crust to fit inside.
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Step 4Bake at 350 for 5 minutes. Dice apples to make 4 cups.
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Step 5Place into a food processor and slowly pulse to make apple bits.
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Step 6Place apple bits in a saucepan. Add brown sugar, sugar, apple pie spice, ground cloves, salt, and flour. Stir.
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Step 7Cook apples down over medium heat.
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Step 8Take the cooked apples and spoon them into the crust. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Let cool.
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Step 9Caramel Sauce: Mix the brown sugar, half and half, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes until it gets thicker.
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Step 10Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further.
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Step 11Turn off the heat, cool slightly, and pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold.
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Step 12Drizzle caramel on top of cooled apple pies.
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Category:
Pies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#apples
Keyword:
#pies
Keyword:
#bite-size
Keyword:
#apple pie
Keyword:
#Fall
Collection:
A+ Apple Pie
Collection:
A is for Apple
Ingredient:
Fruit
Method:
Bake
Culture:
English
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