These Mini Caramel Apple Pies are perfect for the Fall baking season that is upon us! Warm and flaky pastry crust combined with a warm caramel apple mixture just screams FALL. Try it out for yourself and I bet you’ll agree. The best part about this recipe is you will only need 11 ingredients and one of them is a store bought shortcut!
If you love apple recipes take a look at these Gluten-Free Apple Pie Bars as well!
Ingredient List
Puff Pastry
Apples
Butter
Corn Starch
Water
Coconut Sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Salt
Caramel
Egg
How to make Mini Caramel Apple Pies
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Chop your apples.
- Add to a pan and sauté until soft.
- Add the slurry to the pan and mix into the apple mixture.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Roll out and cut the dough into 12 rectangles.
- Add the apple mixture to 6 of the rectangles.
- Drizzle caramel over each of the fillings and then cover with the other piece of dough.
- Pinch the edges with a fork and brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Poke the tops with a fork and then put into the oven for 15 minutes.
What apples are best to bake with?
My go to apples for baking are Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, or Granny Smith but that is my personal preference! I think these apples are perfect for sweet treats like pies, muffins, and crisps or savory dishes like salads.
How to store and re-heat your mini pies
These mini pies should be stored in the fridge for up to a week. When you want to enjoy one simply place on a plate and microwave for about 30 seconds. To really step this dessert up a notch top with more sautéed apples, whipped cream, and a drizzle of caramel.
Mini Caramel Apple Pies
- Total Time: 35 Minutes
- Yield: 6 Pies 1x
Description
September is here and that means baking season is upon us! These Mini Caramel Apple Pies are absolutely perfect for the Fall.
Ingredients
1 Package of Puff Pastry
4 Small Apples
4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1 teaspoon Corn Starch
1/4C Water
2 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon Salt
Caramel
1 Egg
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.
- Chop your apples into small, bite sized pieces.
- Add to a pan with the butter, coconut sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Sauté until soft, about 10 minutes.
- In a cup, add the corn starch to the water and mix well. Add to the pan and mix into the apples until your mixture becomes a bit thicker. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Open the puff pastry, roll out and cut into 12 rectangles. Add the apple mixture to 6 of the rectangles.
- Drizzle caramel over each of the fillings and then cover with the other piece of dough.
- Pinch the edges with a fork to bind the dough together and then beat an egg and brush the tops with the egg wash.
- Poke the tops with a fork to make some holes for the pies to breath and then put into the oven for 15 minutes.
Notes
- Remove your puff pastry from the freezer about an hour before you’re going to use it so that it’s easier to work with.
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Will the pies be ok to freeze and baked as needed?
I haven’t tried this but I do not see why it wouldn’t work! I would freeze them on a baking sheet first and then put them in a freezer safe bag so that they don’t stick together.