Apple Pie – Pie Maker
Discover the ultimate recipe for Pie Maker Apple Pies, transforming the classic apple pie into bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion. Featuring Granny Smith apples for their tartness and firm texture, along with a secret blend of cinnamon and orange zest, these mini pies promise to be the most delicious you’ve ever tasted. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this simple yet extraordinary recipe.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
15 minutes
Servings
This recipe makes 8 servings.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apples, 6 medium (about 2 lbs or 900g)
- Orange zest, from 1 large orange
- Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Water, 1/4 cup (60ml or 2 fl oz)
- Caster sugar, 1/2 cup (110g or 4 oz)
- Puff pastry sheets, 2 (450g or 1 lb total weight)
- Butter or cooking spray, for greasing
- Milk, 2 tablespoons (30ml or 1 fl oz)
- Cinnamon sugar, 2 tablespoons (30g or 1 oz)
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
- Caramel sauce, for serving (optional)
Method
- Preheat your pie maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Peel, core, and dice the Granny Smith apples. In a saucepan, combine the diced apples with orange zest, cinnamon, and water. Cook over medium heat until apples are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the caster sugar and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the pastry: Defrost the puff pastry sheets and bring them to room temperature. Grease the pie maker plates with butter or cooking spray.
- Assemble the pies: Place a layer of puff pastry in the bottom of each pie maker plate, ensuring it covers the bottom and sides. Spoon the apple filling evenly among the pastry-lined plates.
- Top with another layer of puff pastry, pressing the edges to seal. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake in the preheated pie maker for 12 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown. For a glossy finish, open the pie maker, brush again with a little milk, and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
- Serve hot or warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel sauce, and enjoy!
The Pie Maker Apple Pies recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness wrapped in a flaky, golden pastry. Whether you’re serving these mini pies at a gathering or enjoying them as a personal treat, they’re sure to impress with their delicious flavor and charming presentation. Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extraordinary dessert experience.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg