Description
These Mini Apple Pies are perfect bite-sized desserts featuring tender, cinnamon-spiced apples wrapped in flaky pie crust. Easy to make and ideal for fall gatherings or anytime you want a delightful handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts
Apple Filling
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping & Finishing
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Coarse sugar (optional, for topping)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter, for greasing muffin tin
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Muffin Tin: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Cut Pie Crust Circles: Roll out the pie crusts on a lightly floured surface and use a round cutter or glass to cut circles large enough to fit into the muffin cups.
- Line Muffin Cups: Press each crust circle into the bottom and sides of the greased muffin cups to form a shell.
- Make the Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and lemon juice. Stir until the apples are evenly coated.
- Fill Pie Crusts: Spoon the apple mixture evenly into each crust-lined muffin cup.
- Add Butter Pieces: Top the apple filling in each cup with a few small pieces of butter for richness.
- Create Pie Tops: Cut additional pie crust into circles or strips to make lattice tops or simple covers and place them over the filled pies, sealing the edges gently.
- Apply Egg Wash and Sugar: Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg to promote browning and sprinkle coarse sugar on top if desired for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Bake the Mini Pies: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing them. Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
- Use any tart apple variety like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady instead of Granny Smith for different flavors.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple filling to enhance warmth and spice.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the pies before serving for an indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
