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Apple Pies

Apple Pies
I know, I’ve made a few pies lately.

But see how these are different?

Look at how adorable these are!
Apple Pies

I mean, come on. Could you resist?
Apple Pies

I sure couldn’t. Which explains why I don’t have a picture of these all plated nicely, snuggling with ice cream.

We ate them before I had a chance to think about pictures.
Apple Pies

Oops.

This is why I had leftover dough for that impromptu dinner.
Apple Pies

Although this recipe is a little time consuming, it’s no harder than making any sort of real pie.

It still involves slicing fruit.
Apple Pies

Rolling out crust and making it look pretty.
Apple Pies

Apple Pies

Mixing fruit and sugar and cornstarch.
Apple Pies

And taking bites with your eyes closed so you can focus solely on each flavor.
That’s my favorite part.

Please give these a try. They’ll impress your friends for sure. And if you don’t want to share, I won’t tell.

Apple Pies
Inspired by Pinterest

1 prepared pie dough, rolled out and sliced into strips
6-8 large apples (really any kind of apple will do)
1/3 cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling onto the crust
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 or 1/2 tsp cardamom, if desired
1 tsp cornstarch
Juice of a lemon or lime, mixed with 1 cup of water
1 tbsp melted butter

Preheat the oven to 375F.

Core an apple, then use a melon baller or knife to hollow out the apple more, being careful not to go all the way through the skin. Make sure you save all the apple bits! Once the apple is hollow, submerge it briefly in the citrus water to keep it from browning too quickly. Turn the apple over to drain. Repeat this process with all the apples.

Slice the apple bits into smaller bits, and then mix them with the sugars, cinnamon, cardamom (optional) and cornstarch.

Place the hollowed out apples in a muffin tin. This will keep them from tipping during the baking process. Fill each apple with the bit mixture.

Take the long strips of pie dough and cut them into 4 inch strips. Then “weave” the strips together to create the square tops. (See this photo for reference) Place one square over each apple. Brush the dough with melted butter and sprinkle sugar over the top.

Bake for 30-35 minutes (until the dough is fully baked and the apples reach the desired tenderness). Once the apples have cooled, you can use a fork or spoon to remove them from the muffin pan. Serve with ice cream or a drizzle of caramel.

jo

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90 responses to “Apple Pies”

  1. these look phenomenal. Have you considered adding a little Goat Cheese? I’m a big apple-with-cheese kind of guy. but maybe I’m just insane.

  16. Hey Jo! Its great to meet you through Molly and know there’s another food blogger hanging around Missoula! 🙂 I love your site and all your creative recipes! This recipe is so much fun…who woulda thought? You–obviously. I am also really digging that brie recipe. Looking forward to seeing what else you’ve got up your sleeve!

  23. Reblogged this on Almost 30-Something and commented:
    These apple pies are the cutest thing I have seen! I don’t know about you but I wish I had the time to bake them. However if any of you (our lovely readers) do end up making them feel free to submit your photos!

    • I didn’t, and we didn’t have any problems with the apples sticking, but you certainly could if you were nervous about it. Everyone’s pans behave a little differently when it comes to non-stick properties. You definitely don’t want them to get stuck! Let me know how they turn out 🙂

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  35. I’ m a “foodie” old lady…& I made these…FABULOUS!!!…TOOOO lazy to cut the strips out (but think it’s adorable..& worth it for the ART of it)…but I had frozen puff pastry in freezer…cut out an “APPLE” shape w/ cookie cutter (a chick or bunny shape or halloween shape…etc would be cute for kids parties…let your imagination FLY!!)… (:…..A cookie cutter shape w/ puff pastry, egg wash top, sprinkle w/ sugar & cinnamon…bake as directed above…then I served w/ pretty

    dallop of fresh whipped cream!…Easy…fun & loved …ps..great as left over for breakfast!!! THANKS FOR THIS !!! TOOO FUN!!!!

    • I know how that goes! I had to buy apples specifically for this project, and I made them the day I bought them. At least they’re eating fruit, right? 😉

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  43. […] Core an apple, then use a melon baller or knife to hollow out the apple more, being careful not to go all the way through the skin. Make sure you save all the apple bits! Once the apple is hollow, submerge it briefly in the citrus water to keep it from browning too quickly. Turn the apple over to drain. Apple Pies « Jo In the Kitchen […]

  44. […] Apple Pies « Jo In the Kitchen Core an apple, then use a melon baller or knife to hollow out the apple more, being careful not to go all the way through the skin. Make sure you save all the apple bits! Once the apple is hollow, submerge it briefly in the citrus water to keep it from browning too quickly. Turn the apple over to drain. […]

  48. […] Apple Pies « Jo In the Kitchen Core an apple, then use a melon baller or knife to hollow out the apple more, being careful not to go all the way through the skin. Make sure you save all the apple bits! Once the apple is hollow, submerge it briefly in the citrus water to keep it from browning too quickly. Turn the apple over to drain. […]

    • I would just suggest storing them in an air-tight container in the fridge. We haven’t ended up with leftovers yet, so I’m not sure how well they’ll keep. Let me know how it goes!

  51. How good are these?! Very imagine. Going to try these tomorrow with a coffee.

  54. you may want to put the pictures in order next time….it looks like you did everything backwards.

    • You could definitely put them together the day before, but I wouldn’t recommend baking them until the day of. Just give them an extra spray of lemon juice, and then leave them covered in the refrigerator until your oven is free. If you start them when you take the turkey out of the oven, you should have plenty of time to bake and cool them before everyone’s ready for dessert.
      Happy Thanksgiving!

  66. How ingenious! This looks so yummy! I’ve tried grilled apple, granola, all atop some nonfat Greek yogurt, drizzled with Agave Nectar…another healthier option for desserts!