Caramel Apple Mini Pies

I love making little handpies!  Whether they are folded over or full rounds like these they are more fun than making whole pies in pie pans.  I love pie crust and the ratio of filling to pie crust in handpies is why I love them so much!  These are a simple apple pie, with caramel drops added for a little extra flavor.  My easy pie crust recipe is located here: easy pie crust.  The filling recipe is below.

Caramel Apple Mini Pies (makes 9)
1 recipe of easy pie crust
2 large apples (you can choose your favorite variety!  I used Honeycrisp.)
2 Tbsp. flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup caramel drops or squares/cut into eighths
 Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. milk

           Cut the apples in half and remove the core.  I leave the peel on mine.  Dice the apple into small pieces.  In a medium bowl mix together the flour, sugar and cinnamon.  Add the apples and stir to coat.
Roll the pie dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut 18 circles approx. 4 inch diameter.  Place 9 circles onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Spoon the filling onto the circles.  Divide the caramel and place it on top of the filling of each pie.  Place another circle on top of each pie and seal the edges.  Cut two slits on the top of each pie for air release while baking.  Bake at 400 for 20-23 minutes or until crust is slightly golden.  Remove from the oven and cool slightly before adding glaze.  Mix the powdered sugar and milk together for the glaze.  Drizzle over each pie.  Let sit for about 15 minutes for the glaze to stiffen.