There’s something magical about making pie from scratch — especially when you’re a mom trying to slow life down enough to actually taste the sweet moments. Mini apple pies have become one of my favorite things to bake, not because they’re fancy, but because they’re simple, warm, and nostalgic… the kind of dessert that makes your kitchen smell like comfort and your heart feel a little softer.

When life is stressful or busy, baking has this grounding quality. It pulls you into your senses — the cold butter, the warm cinnamon, the bubbling apples on the stove. And somehow, without even trying, you feel more present. More human. More you.

These mini apple pies are perfect for fall gatherings, playdate treats, postpartum sweet cravings, or just giving your home that “yes, someone loves you here” feeling.

And the sourdough crust?
It adds the lightest tang, the flakiest layers, and a little old-fashioned charm.

Simple enough for a weekday.
Special enough for a holiday.
Heartwarming every single time.

Watch me make it:

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🥧 Sourdough Crust Mini Apple Pies Recipe

Sourdough Pie Crust Ingredients

• 1¼ cups flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• ½ cup sourdough starter
• 1 stick frozen butter

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Apple Pie Filling Ingredients

• 5 apples, chopped into small squares
• 3–5 tablespoons brown sugar (your sweetness level)
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons flour + 3 tablespoons water (to thicken)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

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❤️ How to Make the Sourdough Crust

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, sugar, and sourdough starter.
2. Take your frozen stick of butter and grate it directly into the bowl using a cheese grater.
3. Gently mix or toss with your hands until the butter is evenly distributed (little flakes = flaky crust).
4. Lightly knead until a dough forms.
5. Press pieces of dough into muffin tins, forming mini pie shells.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour to chill the butter and relax the dough.
7. After chilling, roll out extra dough and slice into long, thin strips for the lattice topping.

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🍎 Make the Apple Filling

1. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, flour, and water to a saucepan.
2. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens (about 10–12 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

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🥧 Assemble & Bake

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Scoop apple filling into the chilled crusts.
3. Place the dough strips on top in a criss-cross pattern to make a classic mini lattice.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and the filling is bubbling.
5. Let cool slightly… and enjoy the warm, cinnamon-sweet payoff.

These mini pies feel like something your grandmother would nod at proudly — comforting, simple, and made with love.

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