Ingredients
Method
Crust
- Place the flour, rosemary (if using), sugar, and salt in a food processor; pulse to mix. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture has a sandy texture.
- While the processor runs, add the ice water one tablespoon at a time until the dough forms a cohesive mass.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet of plastic wrap, wrap it tightly, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Dust your work surface with flour. Roll the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Using a 4-inch round cutter or a glass, stamp out circles. Gather the scraps, reroll, and cut more circles until you have 12 in total. Press each circle into a cup of a muffin tin, covering the bottom and sides. Reserve any leftover dough for the lattice or decorative tops.
Filling and Assembly
- Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour; toss until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spoon the apple mixture equally into the muffin cups. Place a lattice or cut-out shapes made from the reserved dough over the filling.
- Brush the tops with the egg wash and, if desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until the pies are golden brown.
- Take the tin out of the oven and allow the pies to cool completely in the pan.
- Slide a sharp knife around the edge of each pie to loosen it, then lift out and serve.
