Easy Miniature Pumpkin Pies

Mini pumpkin pies are easier to make than you might think; use a muffin tin, canned pie mix, and homemade crust to bake up tiny fall treats.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 471 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup water
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 ¾ cups shortening
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin pie filling

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Step 2

Combine flour, shortening, sugar, and salt in a bowl; blend with a pastry cutter until crumbly.

Step 3

Mix water and egg together in a bowl; add to flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.

Step 4

Divide dough into 12 equal portions. Flatten dough along the bottom and sides of each muffin cup. Spoon in pie filling; smooth the tops.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until set and crust is golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.