Mini Pumpkin Pies

By Caylin Harris
3 Nov 2016

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Call it portion control or just an aesthetic preference, but everything looks better in mini. I’m sure if you pressed me I’d find some exceptions to this rule, but for these pumpkin pies it applies. I love that I can easily gift these or limit myself to just one mini pie as a serving.

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They are also very easy to make. Using the lids from large mason jars in place of store bought mini pie pans, put a circular round of store bought crust inside each. Make sure you’ve got a bit of excess hanging over the sides so you can crimp it to create a crust. Or of course you can make your own crust too. I was in a pinch and took the easy way out.

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Fill the crusts with your pie filling of choice. I love pumpkin pie and it’s fairly foolproof. My all time, best results, pumpkin pie recipe comes right from the back of the Libby’s pumpkin can. I know, very exotic and mysterious. But it just works year after year and is never bland. It has the ideal balance of spice and is sweet without being too sweet. But you can also fill it with apple pie filling, berries, pretty much anything. I always try to stick with what is in season.

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Place all of your lids turned pie pans on a cookie sheet and place them into the oven for 35 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Timing may vary based on your oven but just keep an eye on them.

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Let your mini pies cool on a wire rack. If you want you can pop the pie out of the jar lid or leave it in. Top each pumpkin pie with some whipped cream and enjoy! If you’re looking for a great Thanksgiving recipe add these mini pies to your list.

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12 Comments

  1. Rach wrote:

    These pies are so cute and easy to make! I will try this out!

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    11.3.16 | Reply
    • Caylin Harris wrote:

      They’re so easy! Glad you liked them. xx

      11.3.16 | Reply
  2. What cute little pies! These would be perfect for a Friendsgiving party!

    11.3.16 | Reply
    • Caylin Harris wrote:

      Yes! You’ll be a Friendsgiving star with these little beauties. Thanks for reading.

      11.3.16 | Reply
  3. Katie wrote:

    Omg what a brilliant idea, using the mason jar lids! How have I never thought of that!

    11.3.16 | Reply
    • Caylin Harris wrote:

      Aw shucks Katie, you’re making me blush. Thanks so much for reading! xx

      11.3.16 | Reply
  4. Victoria wrote:

    Awe so cute! I agree – mini makes everything better. 🙂

    11.3.16 | Reply
  5. nancy wrote:

    Can you make me some! Haha, come over and stop by Fancy Friday linkup party!

    11.4.16 | Reply
    • Caylin Harris wrote:

      Ha! Hmm maybe I’ll think about getting into the pie baking business. Thanks for reading Nancy. Happy Friday!

      11.4.16 | Reply
  6. I have to try this! I’d love to try pumpkin pies, and it’s so easy!

    11.4.16 | Reply
    • Caylin Harris wrote:

      You can do it! So easy and very tasty.

      11.4.16 | Reply
  7. Linda wrote:

    These look so delicious. My friends and I are having a little get together this month, so I’m going to try this for them!

    11.4.16 | Reply

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