It seems like when food is a smaller, mini-size version of the larger version, it is all the more appetizing. For example, these small mini apple pies. They can be baked in mini jars, cupcake liners or small tins. It is a fun individual sized apple pie!
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Light and Tangy Mini Baked Apple Pies
INGREDIENTS
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, packed
- 3 cups (1-2 large apples) honey crisp or granny smith, 1/4” dice
- 1/4 cup NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup granola, no fruit
- 6 mini Mason jars, 4 oz., cleaned
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In saucepot, add butter and brown sugar and heat until it bubbles, 4-5 minutes. Add diced apples, NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar, cinnamon and nutmeg. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water and add to the apple mixture.
- Cook apple mixture until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and spoon into jars. Fill jars up to the bottom lip, reserving room for the granola. Add 2-3 tablespoons of granola to the top of the jars.
- Place jars on sheet tray and bake for 4-6 minutes, until granola is golden brown. Serve warm or room temperature.
This recipe is brought to you by NAKANO. NAKANO is a brand I love for seasoned rice vinegars. They have many different flavors, including two sweet flavors, NAKANO Mango Seasoned Rice Vinegar and NAKANO Citrus Seasoned Rice Vinegar