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Mini Apple Pies

By Chef Maria Cummins

Course
dessert
Cuisine
american
Servings
12

Equipment

  • Cupcake baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • rolling ping
  • Parchment paper to roll out the dough

Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 apples, chopped
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Roll the pie crusts out to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3 1/2" food ring or cookie cutter cut out 12 circles from the pie crusts. Reserve the leftover pie dough.
  3. Place each circle of pie crust in each cavity of a 12-count muffin pan. Gently press the dough down and around the sides, making sure the dough fits in each cavity of the muffin pan.
  4. Chill the muffin pan with the pie dough for a few minutes while you make the apple filling.
  5. Mix the chopped apples, sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg In a large mixing bowl, until fully combined. Remove the muffin pan from the refrigerator and evenly distribute the apple pie filling into the muffin pans.
  6. Using the leftover pie dough, cut out thin strips for the top of the pies, and place them on top.
  7. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes or until the pie crust is lightly golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes
Pie Crust

1 pie crust (you may need 2 recipes for the Mini Apple Pie)

Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ cup very cold unsalted butter, cut into ½ inch cubes (1 stick)
  • 4 to 8 tablespoons of ice water
Instructions for Pie Crust
  1. Place flour, sugar, and salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
  2. Add the cold diced butter and pulse the mixture until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Add the water and pulse until balls start forming.
  4. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and gather the dough into a ball.
  5. Divide it into two balls and wrap it with plastic until ready to use.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Chef Maria Cummins

Born in Venezuela, Maria Cummins discovered her deep-rooted passion for food from an early age. Her culinary journey led her to Lima, Peru, where she immersed herself in the rich secrets of Peruvian gastronomy during part of her childhood. In her early twenties, she embarked on a new chapter by coming to the United States and delving into the Hospitality Industry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maria's culinary adventure continued as she relocated to San Diego, California, where she made her mark by opening the renowned El Tucan Restaurant. Her extensive travels and diverse experiences greatly influenced her innovative culinary style, shaping the unique approach she is celebrated for today.

During her time in San Diego, Chef Maria not only honed her culinary skills but also gained a profound understanding of the importance of nutrition, particularly through the use of organic and unprocessed ingredients.

Today, Maria Cummins is the proud owner, founder, and head chef of the Real Food Academy, a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant city of Miami. Here, both kids and adults come together every week to share the joy of connecting through the power of Real Food and Real Fun!

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