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Apple Pie For One

This apple pie for one is baked in a small dish with a buttery crust and tender, cinnamon-spiced apples on top. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this mini apple pie recipe delivers classic flavor in a perfectly portioned dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: apple pie, apple pie for one, mini apple pie, one apple, pie, small apple pie
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Apple Filling

  • 1 medium apple -peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

For the Crust

  • 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon cold salted butter -plus 1 additional tablespoon butter, chopped to dot on top of apples
  • 1 teaspoon ice water
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Make the Apple Filling

  • In a small bowl, toss the chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Set aside.

Make the Crust

  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter with a fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water, a little at a time, until the dough holds together.
  • On a lightly floured surface, shape the dough into a ball and roll it into a circle large enough to fit your baking dish.
  • Lightly grease a 5-inch tart pan or 10-ounce ramekin. Press the dough into the dish and trim the edges. Prick the bottom with a fork.
  • Spoon the apple mixture into the crust. Dot with a few small pieces of butter.
  • Place on the center rack of a preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the apples are tender.
  • Let the pie cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Keep it cold: Use chilled butter and ice water for a light, flaky crust.
  • Slice thin: Cut the apple into thin slices or small pieces so it cooks evenly.
  • Don’t overmix: Stop mixing the dough as soon as it comes together to avoid a tough crust.
  • Bake smart: Place your tart pan or ramekin on a baking sheet to catch any bubbling juices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 10.3mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1.1mg

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