Here’s a super-simple 10-minute apple pie recipe using only 3 apples, perfect for a quick dessert without complicated steps:
10-Minute Apple Pie with 3 Apples
A quick, delicious apple pie you can make in under 10 minutes using minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 medium apples (any sweet-tart variety like Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry or pie crust
- Optional: 1 tablespoon butter or lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Air Fryer
- Oven: 400°F (200°C)
- Air fryer: 375°F (190°C)
- Prepare the Apples
- Peel, core, and thinly slice the 3 apples.
- Toss slices with brown sugar and cinnamon (and optional lemon juice).
- Assemble the Pie
- Roll out the puff pastry or pie crust.
- Place apple mixture in the center, leaving edges free.
- Fold edges over apples to form a rustic tart (or make a small lattice).
- Dot with small pieces of butter if desired.
- Bake Quickly
- Oven: 8–10 minutes until the crust is golden and puffed.
- Air fryer: 7–8 minutes until golden and apples are soft.
- Serve
- Let cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips for Success
- Thin apple slices cook faster and soften evenly.
- Use pre-made pastry to save time; homemade dough will increase prep time.
- Mini pies: Divide the mixture into muffin tins with pastry for individual servings.
This method creates a delicious, fast apple dessert with minimal ingredients and effort—perfect for a quick treat or last-minute dessert.
If you want, I can make a full list of 5 more 10-minute fruit pies, each using only 3–4 ingredients, for easy desserts that look impressive but take almost no time.
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