Bite-Size Apple Pies

Name: Bite-Size Apple Pies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 (depending how many you make)
Cuisine: English
Ingredients: HOMEMADE APPLE PIE SPICE; 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 tsp allspice; 1 dash(es) cardamom (optional); BITE-SIZE APPLE PIES; 2 c gingersnaps crumbs; 8 Tbsp melted butter; 4 c apples; 1/4 c brown sugar; 1/3 c sugar; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1 tsp apple pie spice; 1 tsp salt; 2 1/4 Tbsp all-purpose flour; EASY CARAMEL SAUCE; 1 c brown sugar; 1/2 c half and half; 4 Tbsp butter; pinch salt; 1 Tbsp vanilla extract

By Melanie Campbell
@RossCampbell

Make sure to make the homemade apple pie spice!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Apple pie in a bite-sized form ... delicious! I 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 the cinnamon and nutmeg. The pies on their own are delicious with the crunchy gingerbread cookie crust. But drizzle the caramel sauce on top and no one will be able to resist these adorable apple pies. The caramel sauce is going to be a staple in your fridge. The Test Kitchen

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

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Serves:

12 (depending how many you make)

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

15 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

HOMEMADE APPLE PIE SPICE
1 Tbsp

ground cinnamon
1 tsp

ground nutmeg
1 tsp

allspice
1 dash(es)

cardamom (optional)
BITE-SIZE APPLE PIES
2 c

gingersnaps crumbs
8 Tbsp

melted butter
4 c

apples
1/4 c

brown sugar
1/3 c

sugar
1/2 tsp

ground cloves
1 tsp

apple pie spice
1 tsp

salt
2 1/4 Tbsp

all-purpose flour
EASY CARAMEL SAUCE
1 c

brown sugar
1/2 c

half and half
4 Tbsp

butter
pinch

salt
1 Tbsp

vanilla extract
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How to Make Bite-Size Apple Pies

Step-by-Step

To make apple pie spice, place all ingredients in a small, resealable container and mix together. Use as directed in recipes that call for apple pie spice. Store in a dry place for up to 6 months.
For the apple pies, in a bowl mix gingersnap crumbs and butter until well combined. With a spoon or melon ball scoop, place mixture into a muffin cup pan and press crust to fit inside. Bake at 350 for 5 minutes.
Dice apples to make 4 cups. Place into a food processor and slowly pulse to make apple bits. Place in another bowl and combine brown sugar, sugar, apple pie spice, salt, and flour. Stir.
Place apples in a saucepan and cook down over medium heat.
Take the cooked apples and spoon into crust. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Let cool and then drizzle caramel on top.
Caramel 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. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken further. Turn off the heat, cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar. Refrigerate until cold.