Mini Apple Pies

Recipes Mini Apple Pies

Mini Apple Pies

These delicious apple pies are a great snack to whip up ahead of a busy week. They can be enjoyed either warm or cold.

Snacks

10 min prep

25 min cook

6 serves

0.5 serves of veg

3 tsp canola oil
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ lemon, juiced
3 medium apples, diced
6 sheets filo pastry, thawed
2 tbsp low-fat milk

Pre-heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly brush 6 holes of a 1 cup (250mL) muffin pan with 1 tsp of the oil.
Heat the remaining oil and cinnamon in a medium saucepan over moderate heat. Stir lightly.
Add the diced apple and lemon juice to the pan and stir. Reduce heat to low and leave to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, lay 1 sheet of filo pastry out flat on a clean work bench. Lightly brush with milk. Add another sheet and brush, repeat process using all 6 sheets. Cut the pastry into 6 squares.
Line the muffin holes with the pastry and press down lightly, lightly scrunching the sides of the pastry if needed. Divide the cooked apple mixture between the 6 pastry cups.
Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Serving suggestion: Feel free to serve with some low-fat Greek yoghurt or low-fat custard on the side.

Storage tips: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Kids in the kitchen tips: Depending on your child’s age and skill, they can help with shaping the pastry in the pan and adding the apple mixture into the pastry cups.

Important

When preparing this recipe:

Double check the food label ingredient list for any allergens each time you purchase it.
Prevent any allergen contamination during preparation, cooking, and serving with proper hygiene and avoiding cross-contact with allergens.