Mini Apple Pies

make this flaky pie dough recipe

4 medium-sized apples

Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 heaping tsp cinnamon

1 tsp Scorpios kiss spice blend from the Gorgeous Spice Co. **

1 beaten egg

2 tbsp coarse sugar

Prepare flaky pie dough recipe. Chill dough for 2 hours before use.

Remove dough from fridge 15 mins before rolling out

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Dice apples, no need to peel

In a large bowl add diced apples, lemon zest, and 1/2 juice of a lemon

Add sugar and spices, mix until apples are coated

Set apple mixture aside

Roll out 1 ball of dough on a floured surface until 1/8-inch thick

Cut dough into 3 1/2-inch thick circles, using a cup or a cutter. Push rounds into greased muffin tin

Fill muffin cups with apple mixture

Set in refrigerator while you prepare lattice topping

Roll out the second ball of dough, and create a lattice pattern

• Use this for help because it can get confusing!

• Another option is to cut the dough into 3 1/2-inch rounds, place on top and press into base. Poke holes on the top for steam to release while cooking

Once latticed, use 3 1/2-inch cutter to cut into rounds

Place latticed rounds on top and press into base

Brush egg on top and sprinkle on coarse sugar

Bake for approx. 30 - 35 minutes or until apples are bubbling and crust is golden brown