Simple and small, these Apple Pie Bites travel well and are easy to make. They are a bite of fall with fresh apples in season. Enjoy these apple bites for Holidays or anytime!
These Apple Pie Bites are the perfect bite sized dessert! They travel well for far away Holiday celebrations like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Also, you know how at Holiday's there are so many dessert to choose from? These apple bites allow you to take one or two, then enjoy another dessert as well. Perfection!
Apple desserts are a favorite at any season, like Apple Dump Cake and Apple Pie Twists. With fresh apples in season, fall is a great time to make all things apple. Let me tell you, we have a lot of apple recipes around here!
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Ingredients
- pie crust - store bought or can be homemade
- apples - see below
- cinnamon
- flour
- nutmeg
Baking with apples
The apple type that one bakes with is so important. Some apples are made for eating or baking, others for sauce. I put together a list of the best apples for baking, eating and sauce in a guide. It is important to not use an applesauce apple for baking or it will get too mushy. Good baking apples are Cortland (which I used), Honeycrisp, Granny Smith (if you like a little tart) and Pink Lady.
The spices
The flour adds a little thickness to the apple mixture so the juices won't overflow the apple bites crust. I like adding a little cinnamon AND nutmeg to the apples as I feel it adds a bit more noticeable flavor. If you prefer, a dash of ginger can be used.
Pie Crust
Any type of homemade pie crust can be used. I have a great recipe for a pie crust that would work well for this recipe. If you want to use a store bought pie crust, go ahead! I would recommend a name brand and not a store brand crust. A store bought crust works well for a pie, but in this case the pie crust gets handled a bit more and I feel a name brand one works better.
To make the pie bites
You will need a circle cookie or biscuit cutter. Any size will work, it is up to you on how big you want the bites. Then cut the circles out of the pie crust.
Bake
The bites will bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown. Before baking, be sure to poke a hole in the top to let the steam out and sprinkle with sugar because... well... my mom always did.
FAQ
Yes! They freeze great! Just make as normal, then place uncooked bites in a container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from bag, let thaw in fridge and bake as normal.
Leftovers can be kept on the counter in an airtight container or in a plastic zipped bag for up to 3 days.
I have not tried.
Tip
Use parchment paper to bake this dessert on. It will help with removing the bites so they don't stick when they are done cooking.
The crust is crisp and buttery, the apples are warm and full of cinnamon. Yes, it is a great dessert recipe for your family this Holiday season (or anytime!)
📖 Recipe
Apple Pie Bites
Print PinEquipment
- 1 baking pan
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 pie crusts store bought or homemade
- 2 cups apples washed, peeled, cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Set aside.
- Wash and peel apples. Cut into bite sized chunks and place in a bowl.
- Add flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg on the apples and stir.
- Set aside.
- Using the round cutter, cut circles in the pie crust. Carefully lift a pie crust circle to the parchment paper, top with a few apples, then place another pie crust circle on top. Pinch the ends to seal them shut using either your fingers or a fork. Poke a small hole in the top crust and sprinkle a dusting of sugar on top. Repeat with the other circle pie crusts.
- Bake at 350℉ for 20 minutes or until crust turns golden brown and is firm.
- Remove from oven and let cool. Serve.
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