Servings: 12
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Rolling pin
- Round cookie cutter or glass (4–5 inch)
- Fork (for crimping)
- Pastry brush (for egg wash)
- Wire cooling rack
- Small mixing bowl (for glaze)
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 small Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 Honeycrisp apple peeled, cored, and diced
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Assembly
- 2 sheets store-bought pie crust
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften slightly but still hold their shape. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 400℉ and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pie crust and cut into 4 to 5-inch circles. Place a spoonful of cooled apple filling in the center of half the circles.
- Top each with a second circle, pressing edges to seal. Crimp with a fork, brush tops with egg wash, and cut small slits to vent.
- Arrange pies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled pies and let set before serving.
Notes
- Apple Choice: A mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp gives the best balance of flavor, but any firm baking apples will work.
- Spice Variation: A pinch of nutmeg adds warmth, but you can also use cardamom or allspice for a different twist.
- Glaze Alternative: Try apple cider in place of milk for a seasonal cider glaze.
- Make Ahead: The pies can be baked, cooled, and stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Glaze just before serving for the freshest look.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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