Hi there, Stefanie with Simple Acres here again to share some deliciousness with you! Apple desserts are one of my favorites! As the air becomes more crisp and our homes more cozy the smell of apple pie in the oven is a must. I am excited to share some Easy Apple Pie Bites that will steal your heart at first bite.
This version of apple pie is a unique one in that we will be using the apple itself as the “container” for the pie. What I love about these Apple Pie Bites is just that, they are a few bites but so satisfying. This recipe simplifies the ability to treat oneself in decadence and moderation.
Easy Apple Pie Bites
Easy Apple Pie Bites
Ingredients
- 3 apples I used Breaburn and Granny Smith.
- Pie crust pre-made or homemade
- cinnamon to preference on top of dessert
- 2-3 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 - 1 tsp apple pie spice
- 1 beaten egg
- 4-6 Tbsp of sugar; may add slowly and taste per preference for increased sugar need for mixture
- caramel sauce drizzle on top per preference
Instructions
- Wash your apples then cut them in half.
- Use a melon baller to scoop the flesh out of the center of the apples as pictured below. Discard the seeds then save the rest of the apple flesh for pie filling.
- Chop the flesh of the apple into small pieces and cook on medium to low heat in a pan with the apple juice, flour, sugar and apple pie spice. Once the apples have softened and the liquid is thickened the mixture is done. Replace it back into the apple bowls.
- Cut the pie crust to be slightly larger that the apple top. Cover the bowls with pie crust. Lightly brush the crust with egg, then sprinkle them with cinnamon and sugar.
- Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
5. Bake at 400 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
These Easy Apple Pie Bites are beyond simple and have won the yum award at my home from young and old! Will you add this recipe to your Fall lineup? I know I will be. If you would like more inspiration in desserts you may also love this Key Lime Pie recipe:
or this Cherry Cheesecake one:
So there you have it friends, delicious desserts that inspire memory making and enjoyable eating.
Dovidenia. XO
chivmen says
so Yummy
Lolly Jane says
Thank you so much!
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a good week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love the idea of the pie in the apple!! Pinned! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party!
Ani Kay says
Hey there, stopping over from the Inspire Me Monday link up! I couldn’t resist this post, these apple pies look soooooooo good! And then when I realized it’s actually made INSIDE of the apple?! Genuis! Thanks for sharing, these are going on the list for Thanksgiving dessert!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks so much, Ani!
Miz Helen says
I love your Apple Pie Bites! Hope you have a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Ivory says
This look heavenly! Yum!!!!
Mary says
It’s apple season and nothing could be better then these apple pie bites.
Lolly Jane says
Agree, mmm!
Shannon says
OH YUM! love the idea of using the apple as a container, very different and creative! Pinning this for later, we just went apple picking over the weekend and have ton of apples to bake with!
Lolly Jane says
Oh how fun! We’ve never been apple picking!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love the pie back into the apple!! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner link up!
Nicole says
I’ve never seen apples baked like this! What a deliciously wonderful recipe. Thanks so much for linking up with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Amber Harrop says
These look delicious and I love apples
Allison {Ad Lib Mom} says
This is such a great idea!. They look so good, can’t wait to make them!
Karren Haller says
So glad you stopped by #OMHGFF to share your pie bites, they really do look good and I like the smaller portions. Hope you have a great week!
Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things} says
What a clever way of serving pies! Love it!
I will feature this at tomorrow’s {nifty thrifty sunday}.
XO’s! Vanessa
Quinn Caudill says
These wonderful little tarts will be my feature tonight at #Throwback Thursday! Cant wait to see what you bring this week.
ERLENE says
Yum! What a pretty way to serve little pieces of pie. Will have to try this for Thanksgiving dessert. Thanks for sharing this on the Merry Monday link party. Pinned.
Sincerely Jacqueline says
Oh my stars. This is amazing. I am practically drooling over here. Using the apple for the base/crust is Einstein Genius. Well done ladies, well done!
Theresa says
Oh, yummy. Perfect for fall.Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Pinned & sharing
Miz Helen says
YOur Apple Pie Bites are just awesome, we will really enjoy these special little pies. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
Lauren says
Yum! These pictures are literally making my mouth water and now i want apple pie. lol!
Kathryn Griffin says
Wow! These look amazing! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link for this week’s bash. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-190.html Hope to see you again at the party. Happy week! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
polly says
Is there a printable version of the apple pie bites recipe on line? with just the text, and minus the pictures?
Lolly Jane says
Updated 🙂
Karen Grosz says
What beautiful photos. I want to eat this right now. Thanks for sharing #LetsGetReal
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Karen 😀
Mary Bostow says
Thank you for sharing at Delicious Dishes Recipe Party!
Lolly Jane says
Thanks, Mary, for a great party!
The Better Baker says
OH.MY.GOODNESS! These tasty bites are just adorable! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. (Did I miss seeing a link back to the party? That makes you eligible to be featured!) Please come back again soon.
Lolly Jane says
THanks much 😀
Linda Hobden says
Oooh … they look yummy and fairly easy to make … Will pin to try this weekend! ????
visited via From The Archives linky
Lolly Jane says
Thanks for visiting, Linda!
Cherie says
Just popped over from SYC. They look delicious. I am having friends over for tea on Sunday and they are definitely on the menu.
Suzie from Munchkin Time says
This looks amazingly good! Thank you ladies for posting this awesome recipe! – Suzie
Karren Haller says
Wow Wow!!! Your Apple Pie Bites look amazing. Im also checking out the Cherry Cheesecake recipe too. I have Pinned the Bites recipe today!
Thanks for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week!
Have a wonderful week!
Karren
Michelle says
Very clever!
These are darling and I’m sure delicious too!
Thanks!
Michelle
Jess says
These look so cute and so delicious!
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Leanna says
These look delicious, fall is apple time. They are so sweet and perfect and fresh this time of year. I like that your recipe is in single portions. Will have to give it a try.
shawnna griffin says
Hey girls this looks so yummy!
Joelynn says
OMG yes!! These are perfect for fall 😉
Lolly Jane says
Agree! So easy!
polly says
good timing- the Jewish Holidays are approaching and apples are a common food:)thankyou!
Lolly Jane says
Oh yum! Glad to know that 😀
Sally says
Oh this looks really good, Stefanie.
Lolly Jane says
We agree, Sally. Mmm!
Amanda says
These look SO GOOD!! Yummy.
Lolly Jane says
Such a cute concept, can’t wait to make them ourselves!