Harry Potter Caramel Apple Pies

These Harry Potter Caramel Apple Pies are a cosy, golden bake inspired by autumn flavours and a touch of magic. Each mini pie has a crisp, buttery pastry with a soft apple filling and a rich caramel centre that melts as it bakes. The recipe is straightforward and friendly for beginners, yet impressive enough for themed parties or weekend treats. From start to finish, you can have them ready in about 75 minutes.

Ingredients

For the pastry

• 320g ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
• Plain flour, for dusting

For the apple filling

• 3 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornflour

For the caramel centre

• 120g soft caramel sweets, chopped
• 2 tbsp double cream

To finish

• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp caster sugar

How to Make Harry Potter Caramel Apple Pies

• Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan. Lightly grease a 12-hole muffin tin and place it on a baking tray.
• Make the apple filling: In a bowl, mix the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornflour until evenly coated.
• Prepare the caramel: Gently heat the chopped caramels with double cream in a small saucepan over low heat until just softened. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Cut the pastry: Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut 12 larger circles to line the muffin holes and 12 smaller circles for the lids.
• Assemble the pies: Press the larger pastry circles into the tin. Spoon in the apple mixture, then add a small spoon of caramel to the centre of each.
• Seal and glaze: Top with the smaller pastry circles, press edges to seal, brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle lightly with caster sugar.
• Bake: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
• Cool: Leave the pies in the tin for 10 minutes, then carefully lift out and cool on a wire rack.

Tips

How do I stop the pies leaking caramel?

Make sure the caramel is not too hot when adding it, and avoid overfilling the pastry cases.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can assemble the pies and chill them for up to 12 hours before baking.

What apples work best?

Bramley or other cooking apples give the best balance of sharpness and softness.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
• Dust lightly with icing sugar for a festive finish
• Pair with hot toffee sauce for extra indulgence

Storage

Room temperature

Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Refrigerator

Store for up to 4 days. Warm gently before serving.

Freezing

Freeze baked pies for up to 2 months. Defrost fully and reheat in the oven.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 42g
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 15g
• Saturated fat: 8g
• Sodium: 180mg

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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