Mini Apple Pie (4 star)

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11/13/11

Abby mentioned to a couple of her teachers that we were doing the 52 pie challenge and they have been after her for a sample of our pies. I'm not sure if there is a grade on the line but we decided to try a mini-pie with a basic apple pie recipe. I think her teachers liked it. I've always thought Granny Smith apples were the perfect pie apple. They are nice and tart and stay firm after baking.

Mini-Pies

Crust: Basic Buttermilk

Filling:
6 medium Granny Smith apples
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Mr. Steadman

Peel, core, and slice apples into small inch size pieces. Combine apples and all ingredients in bowl. Prepare crust and place in 3 - 5 inch  foil bake pans. Pour in filling and cover with top crust. brush with milk, cream, or egg for glaze ans sprinkle with sugar. Preheat oven to 425 F, place pies on lowest rack and bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 F and bake for another 20 minutes. Makes 3 mini-pies.