For the past few years around the 4th of July, I've done the exact same thing... attempt to make mini apple pies. They're America's favorite dessert - but cuter!
And each time, about halfway through the process, I realize why I only do this once a year. These little guys are a ... "witch" to make. (Hey, my grandparents read this blog. I gotta keep it PG.) But still, I hope you're grasping my sentiment.
Let this blog post serve as a reminder to me next year, when I will have blocked this memory out of my head: "Alison. PUT DOWN THAT CUPCAKE TIN AND STOP TRYING TO KILL YOURSELF. IT'S NOT WORTH IT. Mini pies seem all cute and fun, but they're not. You learned this yesterday after 2.5 hours of rolling out pie dough. Just do yourself a favor and make a big pie, OK? There's a good girl."
I guess they're not all bad. They are stinkin cute... And people are usually impressed by my mad kitchen skillz when I bring them to a party. (And for the record, they should be. Did I mention I rolled dough for over 2 hours??)
Also, they're super handy for snacking on the go: "Hey honey, here! Catch this little dessert I whipped up for you! You can eat it in the car on the way!" (This whole fictional scene would not be possible with a 9-in pie pan. Just sayin.)
Well, if you decide to make them, I included my recipe below. But before you do, consider this: If you, out of anger, hurt yourself or someone else while making these, IT'S NOT MY FAULT. You were warned.
(They do taste REALLY good though.)
Mini Apple Pies
Makes 6 Pies
For the crust (from Joy the Baker):
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup buttermilk (I used coconut milk)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat flour)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup buttermilk (I used coconut milk)
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. sugar
3 tart apples for cooking (sliced & peeled)
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
I've just taken my muffins out of the oven, so we could trade some? :D
ReplyDeleteI wish!! Wouldn't that be wonderful? :)
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