Treat-Size Plum and Apple Pies – Tiny Treasures of Taste

Treat-sized plum apple pies with flaky pastry

Let’s celebrate the American Day of Independence with treat-size plum and apple pies.

Plum and Apple Pies recipe

Mini plum and apple pies are delightful desserts. They combine tart plums with crisp apples in a flaky crust. These cakes blend British and American flavors. These desserts are perfect for sharing with friends and family.

A plate of plum and apple pies is on the table
My homemade plum apple pie

This is my recipe for treat-size plum and apple pies: 

Treat-Size Plum and Apple Pies

A delightful fusion of two classic fruits. These delightful individual plum and apple pies combine the sweet-tart flavors of fresh plums and crisp apples in buttery, flaky pastry shells.
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Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British, European
Servings 10
Calories 102 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the pastry

  • 6 oz plain flour
  • 3 oz butter
  • Drop of water to bind pastry dough
  • Egg yolk to glaze pastry

For the filling

  • 1 large cooking apple
  • 2 plums
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp mixed spice

Instructions
 

  • Grease a shallow cupcake tin and preheat the oven to 180oC.
  • Put the flour and butter into a large mixing bowl and rub lightly between your fingertips until it is all mixed together and looks like breadcrumbs.
  • Then add a little water, a few drops at a time, and bring the mixture together to make a dough. Handle the dough as little as possible – wrap it in clingfilm and put it in the fridge to chill for at least half an hour.
  • In the meantime, put a pan on the stove and fill with water. Peel and chop the apple and put into the pan along with the caster sugar and bring to the boil, stirring well to help the sugar dissolve. Simmer gently until the apple is beginning to soften, then add the plum pieces and cook for 5 more minutes Drain and set to one side.
  • Flour a work surface and rolling-pin and remove the pastry dough from the fridge. Roll out until it is less than 1cm thick and use a small, round cookie cutter to cut circles of pastry. Keep the remnants of the pastry. Press into the cupcake tin and stab each one with a fork to prevent the base from rising. Blind bake for 10 mins.
  • With the remaining pastry, roll out and cut into thin strips, long enough to stretch over each pie.
  • Remove the pastry cases from the oven and spoon some of the apple and plum mixture into each case. Twist the strips of pastry and secure to the cases with egg yolk. Glaze the twists with egg yolk then sprinkle with mixed spice. Bake for 15-20 mins.
  • Serve hot with cream, or take along to a picnic to eat cold. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 11.8gFat: 5.5gSaturated Fat: 3.4gSodium: 8mgSugar: 6.2g
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Pairing suggestions

Apple and plum pies can be served with a variety of delicious accompaniments.

  1. Non-Alcoholic Beverages
    • Warm or chilled apple cider enhances the flavors of plum apple pie.
    • Coffee provides a comforting contrast to the pie’s sweetness.
    • Tea, whether iced or hot, complements the pie’s flavors well.
    • Lemonade balances the sweetness of plum apple pie on warm days.
  2. Alcoholic Drinks
    • Sangria adds a festive touch with apple juice, apple brandy, and fresh fruit slices.
    • Sparkling wines are great choices for contrast against pie sweetness.
    • Prosecco provides a light, refreshing taste suitable for warm weather.
    • Champagne gives a bold, refreshing contrast to sweet pies.
    • Hard apple cider enhances the fruity flavors of the pie.
    • Spiced mulled cider offers a warm complement to fruity pie flavors.
    • Plum Cider Smash combines hard cider, whiskey, and plums for a fall-themed drink.
    • Limoncello pairs well with the pie’s sweetness and can be served straight or with soda.
  3. Serving Suggestions
    • Custard complements the pie’s sweetness beautifully.
    • Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream adds creamy texture and richness.
    • Whipped cream makes a fluffy finish.
    • Greek yogurt balances the pie’s sweetness with a tangy flavor.
    • Heavy cream enhances richness and adds luxury.
  4. Additional Pairings
    • Fruit sauces or caramel sauce add flavor.
    • Plum and apple chutney adds complexity as a dip.
    • Crumble topping pairs well with yogurt or ice cream.

Variations

Here are some popular variations of mini plum and apple pies:

  1. Plum and Apple Strudel
    • Puff pastry creates flaky strudel with spiced fruit.
    • Mix sliced plums and apples with cinnamon and sugar.
    • Roll pastry, add fruit, fold, and bake until golden.
  2. Magic Apple Plum Cobbler is simpler than traditional pies.
    • Mix batter and pour it over melted butter.
    • Add fruit, sprinkle cinnamon and sugar, and bake.
  3. 5. Single-Crust Plum and Apple Pie
    • A single crust is made with flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Mix apples and plums with sugar and cinnamon.
    • Fill crust, bake pie until golden and bubbly.

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