Easy Cherry Pie Bites: A Bite-Sized Dessert Delight

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with paper liners.
Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cookie cutter or a drinking glass, cut out circles large enough to fit into the muffin tin. (You should be able to cut about 12-14 circles from the two pie crusts.)
Press each pie crust circle into the muffin tin cups, creating little pockets.
In a small saucepan, combine the cherry pie filling, cornstarch, and water. Stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
Spoon a generous amount of cherry filling into each pie crust, filling them about three-quarters full.
Dot each filled pie bite with a small piece of butter to add richness.
Brush the edges of the crust with the beaten egg and sprinkle a little sugar on top of each pie bite for a golden, sweet finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
Allow the cherry pie bites to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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