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Monday, December 17, 2007

All-American Mini Apple Pies Recipe





2 medium tart baking apples
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 sheet refrigerated pie crust (1/2 box)


Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel, core and chop apples into 1/4-inch pieces. In medium bowl, combine apples, sugar, flour and cinnamon, tossing gently. Set aside

Open and unroll pie crust flat onto work surface. Using 4-inches-wide bowl or cup, cut out five circles, reserving scraps. Press each circle inside 5 spaces of muffin tin.

Evenly divide apple mixture into each prepared muffin cup. Cut reserved dough scraps into strips 1/4 inch wide. Top each pie with strips. Fill remaining empty muffin cup 1/4 way up with water.

Bake until bubbling, about 18 minutes. Let pies cool in muffin tin, then remove.


Helpful Tips

If you're a family that loves apples, opt for the less expensive bagged apples rather than the more pricey per-pound varieties. The savings can be significant and they keep well.

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