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Warm Apple Bites

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Filling:
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled & finely diced (about 4 small apples)
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Crust & Topping:
  • 2 ready-made pie crusts
  • 1 egg + 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • Optional: sanding sugar for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Prep:
  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • Whisk egg with water for egg wash; set aside.
  • Make Filling:
  • Toss diced apples with sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and vanilla until evenly coated.
  • Assemble Pies:
  • Roll out pie crusts and cut twelve 4-inch circles. Press each into muffin cups.
  • Brush crust bottoms with egg wash. Divide apple filling among cups.
  • Add Lattice:
  • Re-roll leftover dough and cut thin strips. Weave 6 strips over each pie in a crisscross pattern. Trim excess and seal edges.
  • Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sanding sugar.
  • Bake & Cool:
  • Bake 20–25 mins until crust is golden and filling bubbles.
  • Let cool 5–10 mins in pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Uniform Sizing: Use a 4-inch cutter for even crusts.
Storage: Keep at room temp for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Serve Warm: Delicious with vanilla ice cream!
Enjoy these handheld apple delights! 🍎✨