Mini Rosebud (Apple) Pies - with a gluten free option

My husband doesn't have a sweet tooth (or fillings!) but is plagued by a wheat allergy.  So, coming up with a Valentine dessert can be a bit of a challenge - - especially since I don't want to consume yummy dessert calories alone.

By combining rosebuds made from apple slices into a pie crust, I am able to create a beautiful dessert that we can both enjoy on Valentines Day!

Step 1: Gather Materials

For the Rosebuds...

• Mandolin
• 6-8 Red Apples (I had 6 roma apples on hand)
• Lemon Juice
• Large bowl of water

For the Syrup...

• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
• 3 Tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Cinnamon

For the Mini Pie Crusts...

• Muffin Rings 
• Round Plastic Lid, or cookie cutter, which is ~2" larger than muffin ring
• Parchment Paper
• Baking Sheet (with a rim)
• Your Favorite Pie Crust - homemade, store bought or a GF version - see Step 3

Comments

[sunshiine]

This is right up my ally! thanks for sharing and have a wonderful evening!
sunshiine

[kcli]

It easily made 8 mini pies from 6 apples, and I then placed my scraps in 2 additional pie shells (see photo) If I had used craisins or nuts to fill the gaps (instead of the apple rose buds,), 6 apples would've filled all 10 pies.

[babybayrs]

With 6 apples, how many pies could you make?

[babybayrs]

Beautiful!

[fauxangel]

these look amazing, I can't wait to try, I'm also gluten intolerant and without a sweet tooth so I'm hoping these will be perfect for valentines XD

[kcli]

I think you'll like them! Have fun...

[scoochmaroo]

Lovely!

[kcli]

Thanks for the comment. Actually the sliced apples in your caramel apple pie inspired me to take my idea a step further, so thank you!

[MKM]

Ahhhhh...bet your hubby thinks of you as the apple of his eye. These are so clever, appear healthy and most importantly look delicious. Do you deliver?

[kcli]

Winks...Your job is to make 'em (for NAM) and deliver 'em (to NAM) with love!

[Penolopy Bulnick]

These are wonderful! So pretty and I just love apple pie!

[kcli]

Thanks for your kind comments!

[kcli]

Beautiful work sweetheart!
This is the best gluten free crust ever.
Works great for pot pie too!!
Your hubby Art