MINI MAPLE PUMPKIN PIES

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I love to bake with my children, and this is one recipe my 3-year-old can help me make. We use our own maple syrup. Create your own designs for eyes and grins on these pumpkins, just like when you carve a jack-o'-lantern! -Allison Wilmarth, Forest City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 mini pies.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold butter
4-1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
5 to 6 tablespoons cold 2% milk
FILLING:
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups chopped peeled apples (about 3 medium)
1/4 cup maple syrup
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add maple syrup, vinegar and milk, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in apples, maple syrup, sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Cook until apples are almost tender, about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into apple mixture. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat. Cool to room temperature 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/8 in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter. Using a sharp knife, cut out pumpkin faces from half of the cutouts., Place about 2 tablespoons filling on each of the uncut pastries. Moisten pastry edges with water. Place remaining cutouts over filling. Press edges with a fork to seal., Transfer to greased baking sheets. Bake 22-24 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MD sohjub
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These pies are the perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.


Syed Laalhussain
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I made these pies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! They were a huge hit.


Jacob Jackson
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These pies were a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone loved them!


Seek Understanding
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I love these pies! They're the perfect fall dessert. The maple and pumpkin flavors are a perfect combination.


Dahlia Hooper
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These pies were so easy to make and they turned out so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Olapade Omolara
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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown, but the pies still tasted delicious. I will definitely try making them again.


Hakiza Justus
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These pies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great dessert for a kids' party.


Lasitha chathuranga
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I made these pies for my family and they loved them! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Nomi zia
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These pies are the perfect fall treat. They're warm and comforting, and the maple and pumpkin flavors are so delicious together. I highly recommend making these pies if you're looking for a special dessert to serve at your next gathering.


Mohamed Fariss
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I've made these pies several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve them.


Ahmed Kemo
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I'm not a huge pumpkin pie fan, but I really enjoyed these mini pies. The crust was so good and the filling was just the right amount of sweetness.


Ruta Eugene
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I made these pies for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. The maple and pumpkin flavors were a perfect combination.


Félix LAMBON
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These mini pies were a hit at my Thanksgiving party! The filling was perfectly spiced and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.