Easy Caramel Apple Pie Bites
Miniature apple pies in a muffin tin. Juicy apple filling, tangy caramel, and flaky pastry crust make for the perfect fall treat!
Servings: 18
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ⅔ cup butter flavored shortening
- 5-6 Tbsp water
Apple Filling
- 4 medium apples
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Toppings
- caramel sauce for drizzle
- vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Core, peel, and chop the apples into small pieces.4 medium apples
- Microwave the butter in a large microwave-safe bowl.1/4 cup butter
- Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.1/4 cup brown sugar
- Stir in apples and make sure they are covered with the butter mixture. Set aside.
- Mix the flour, salt, and shortening until you get a dry dough.2 cups flour, 1 tsp salt, 2/3 cup butter flavored shortening
- Add water 1 Tbsp at a time, mixing between, until dough begins to clean the sides of the bowl.5-6 Tbsp water
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- Roll the dough out to 1/4" thickness. Cut into circles.
- Grease and flour a muffin tin. Press the circles into the prepared tin to form cups.
- Fill with apple mixture. Be careful not to overfill!
- Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes, or until apples and pastry are golden brown.
- Allow pies to cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce and top with ice cream or whipped cream.caramel sauce for drizzle, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal