Mini Spiced Apple Pies
By MommaVicAdded 11 recipes
MommaVic's Story
This is the type of finger food my step father was so good at. I remember watching him make pies and tarts all the time and he made it seem so simple. From a young age I baked tarts and cakes as a mid afternoon hobby, and in this cold winter I rememb Read More
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Baking, Other, featured_pies, Mini Spiced Apple Pies , Kids Fun Cooking, Party Food, Family Food,
Ingredients
- 3 Bramley Apple (large)
- 6 Dried Apricots
- 15g Raisens
- 125g Golden Sugar
- 1 tsp Maple Sugar
- ½ tsp Ground Mixed Spice
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1 packet Ready made Shortcrust Pastry
Method
- Peel, core and chop up the apples and place in a heated pan.
Add the water, sugar and spice, and leave to simmer until the apples are mostly softened and only a few chunks are left.
Then add in the raisins and apricots and mix well. Turn off the heat and leave to rest with a lid on the pan until ready.
Prepare the work surface with a little flour and roll out the ready made pastry, using a round cutter, making sure the cuts are big enough to fill the baking tray moulds, and press into shape. Let rest for 5 minutes while you preheat the oven to Gas Mark 5 and have a beaten egg and brush ready.
Spoon the mixture into the cases and top with a cross of pastry using the egg wash to stick them down. Brush the pastries with the egg wash and put in the centre of the oven for around 25-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
Remove and let rest for a few minutes then turn out onto a wire rack and dust with icing sugar.
Tips
- These are definitely served best warm with a small scoop of traditional vanilla ice-cream, or a small scoop of thick channel island cream. Perfect as a cold winter evening snack.
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I forgot how fun baking was until my son started to gain much interest in what I was cooking, and these are a great way of spending time with them too.