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MINI PECAN PIES

November 6, 2023 by Ginny Dyer 1
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These are the best mini pecan pies! They

have acorn shaped buttery crusts filled with
gooey pecan pie filling and they're sprinkled
with sugar. If you are a pecan pie lover you
will love this fun twist on a classic recipe!

If you're looking for another fall dessert,

check out my classic pecan pie, mini apple
pies, mini pumpkin pies, apple pie
cheesecake, pecan pie cheesecake,
Thanksgiving cracker toffee, apple pie bars,
pumpkin cheesecake bars, gooey butter
pecan cake, lattice top apple pie, or
pumpkin cheesecake! All are the perfect
addition to your Thanksgiving table!

W H Y YO U ' L L LOV E
T H E S E M I N I P E CA N
PIES
They're easy to make. Store-bought pie
crust saves so much time. You can whip
these up in about an hour!

They're so cute. These mini pies are

shaped like little acorns. There's just
something about mini desserts that is so
cute!

They're delicious! They're made with flaky

pie crust, a delicious, sweet & gooey filling
and they're sprinkled with lots of sugar.

SIMPLE INGREDIENTS
F O R M I N I P E CA N P I E S
Pie Dough- we're using pre-made pie
crusts for convenience, but feel free to
use a homemade pie crust recipe

Maple Syrup- used as the base of the

pecan pie filling instead of dark or light
corn syrup, make sure to use pure
maple syrup not pancake
Harry Potter syrup Mapl
Mini Apple
Pumpkin bon
Pies
Pasties (With
Brown Sugar- used to sweeten the Syru

filling along with the maple syrup

Granulated White Sugar- used for the

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topping

Butter- make sure it's unsalted

Pecans- we're using chopped pecans,

Next Up

you can use pecan halves if you'd like,

but chopped pieces are better for these
mini pies

Salt- used to bring out all the flavors in

these mini pies

Eggs- used for the filling and the egg

wash, make sure they're room
temperature

Vanilla Extract- adds a sweet note to

the filling

ST E P B Y ST E P
I N ST R U CT I O N S F O R
P E CA N H A N D P I E S
Please see the recipe card below for
complete measurements and baking time!

STEP ONE: Add the butter to a medium

sauce pan and melt it over low heat. To the
melted butter add in the maple syrup, brown
sugar, vanilla, salt and eggs. Whisk to
combine. Turn the heat up to medium-low
and cook the mixture for 10-12 minutes until
thick like caramel sauce. Stir it
constantly so that it remains smooth. Then
remove it from it from the heat. Let it cool
for 10 minutes. Then, mix in the pecans.

STEP TWO: Using a rolling pin, roll out the 2

pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and
cut 20 mini acorns out using a 4" acorn
cookie cutter. You can also use another
shape cookie cutter or just a biscuit cutter.
(You will need to re-roll each pie crust to
get all 20.) Transfer 10 of the acorns to
parchment paper lined baking sheets (5 per
each.) To the remaining 10 acorns, cut a
slightly arched line just under the "cap" of
the acorn. Using a tip of an icing piping tip,
make decorative indents on the top part of
the acorn. With the bottom of the icing tip,
cut a small circle in the center of the
acorns.

STEP THREE: Add 1 heaping tablespoon of

pecan pie filling on the center of the 10
acorns on the baking sheets.

STEP FOUR: Use a pastry brush to brush

the edges with egg wash and place the
decorated acorns over top of each. Press
the edges shut with an icing tip or fork. Chill
the pies in the fridge for 20 minutes. Brush
the top of the pies with egg wash and
sprinkle the top of each with sugar.

STEP FIVE: Bake the little pies and then let

them cool on the baking sheet for 5
minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool until
cool enough to handle, about 15 more
minutes. Serve by themselves or with a
scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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FAQ S
Can I use homemade pie crust? Yes!
Baking time may be different though. Start
with 17 minutes and add time until they're a
light golden brown color.

Can I use puff pastry instead? Yes,

absolutely. Baking time may be different
though. Bake until golden brown on top and
puffy.

How do I store these? Store leftovers in an

airtight container for up to four days

Do I have to cut the dough into

acorns? No. You can cut the dough with a
round cookie cutter, or really any other
shape. To keep baking times the same, I
recommend sticking with the same size
cookie cutter, 4 inches.

PRO TIPS
For best results, be sure to chill the
formed little pecan pies before
baking. This ensures that the dough stays
in tact and the filling doesn't leak out while
baking.