Mini Apple Pies

Want a quick and easy dessert? These Easy Mini Apple Pies are perfect! They’re like tiny versions of a classic apple pie. They are made in a muffin tin. The recipe uses store-bought pie crust and sweet, syrupy apples. It’s a super simple recipe that tastes amazing!

Our Homemade Apple Sauce Recipe inspired this Easy Mini Apple Pie recipe. You can make it with all the sweetness of classic apple pie. Alternatively, choose a sugar-free apple pie filling.

Be sure to check out our other irresistible dessert recipes. If you like our Cherry Pie Bars, try the Mini Apple Pie. Don’t miss the Banana Muffins or Blueberry Buckle. Also, enjoy the super easy Peach Dump Cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here are a few reasons why you’ll love this mini apple pies recipe:

• Quick and easy: It’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.
• No-fuss ingredients: You can use store-bought pie crust and apples, so there’s no need for complicated preparations.
• Cute and bite-sized: These mini apple pies are adorable and easy to eat.
• Classic apple pie flavor: They taste just like a traditional apple pie but in a smaller, more convenient form.
• Versatile: You can change the recipe by adding different spices or toppings.

Here’s What You Need

Apple Pie Filling

• apples – like Granny Smith apples or Honey Crisp apples. Check out our guide for choosing the best apples.
• Lemon juice – freshly squeezed lemon juice or bottled juice will add brightness and balance to flavors.
• Sugar – optional.
  Want it extra sweet and syrupy? – Substitute brown sugar for white sugar.
  Want it sugar-free? Substitute our Homemade Applesauce Recipe Without Sugar.
• All-purpose flour – thickening agent to make lovely syrupy apples. Substitute two tablespoons of cornstarch. Corn starch has twice the thickening power of all-purpose flour.

In a hurry? Substitute canned apple pie filling for this homemade apple pie filling.

Pie Crust

• store-bought pie crust – will roll out better if brought to room temperature. It’s too cold, and it will crack as you unroll it.
  Substitution – substitute homemade pie crust.
• Egg and water – (optional) for egg wash that gives baked goods a beautiful golden brown color.
• Turbinado sugar – or granulated white sugar.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Topping Variation

Variation: Skip the lattice crust. Instead, top the mini apple pies with this quick and easy crumb topping recipe (See Recipe Below). It’s a delicious topping for pies, muffins, crisps, and baked goods.

How To Make Easy Mini Apple Pies In Muffin Tins

This mini apple pie recipe is easy to make using these simple instructions.

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Pro Tip: Take store-bought pie crust out of the refrigerator and set it on the counter for 15 minutes. This will bring it to room temperature and make it easier to roll out.

Make The Apple Pie Filling

Step 1: Peel, Core, Slice Apples. Peel, core, and slice 4 apples into ¼ inch slices. Place the apples into a large bowl.

Step 2: Add Lemon Juice. Toss apples with lemon juice.

Step 3: Make Apple Mixture. Mix cinnamon, sugar, and flour with the apples so that they are coated evenly.

Step 4: Stew Apples. Transfer the apple mixture to a medium-sized saucepan, add butter, and cover with a lid. Over medium heat, bring the apples up to a simmer and stew them until they are soft.

Prepare Bottom Crust

Step 5: Roll Out Dough. Take 2 sleeves of store-bought pie crust and carefully unroll them onto a lightly floured surface.

They should be easy to roll out without breaking the dough. This is because they were taken out of the refrigerator at the start of the recipe.

Patch the pieces and use a rolling pin to smooth the creases if the dough breaks.

Step 6: Cut Mini Pie Crusts. Using a large biscuit cutter, cut 12 – 3.25-3.5-inch circles out of the dough.

Step 7: Line Muffin Tins. Carefully press a dough circle into the bottom and sides of a muffin tin. Do this to line all 12 muffin tin cups.

Add Apple Pie Filling

Step 8: Fill Muffin Tins. Fill each muffin tin with a little bit (~2 tablespoons) of the prepared apple pie filling.

Add The Lattice Crust

Step 9: Cut Strips and Weave Lattice Crust. Cut ¼ inch strips from the remaining dough for the lattice top. Remove every other strip and weave them crosswise with the other strips.

Step 10: Cut and Lay Mini Lattice Top Crusts. Using a 2.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut 12 lattice top circles. Place one circle on top of each mini pie in the muffin tin.

Pro-Tip: Use a bench scraper to leave each lattice top undisturbed.

Add Finishing Touches

Step 11: Brush With Egg Wash. Whisk together egg and water to make an egg wash.

Use a pastry brush to dab a little on the top of each mini pie. This will give the freshly baked pies a golden brown shine.

Use the stiff ends of the pastry brush. Gently tamp down the edges of the dough. This will give it a uniform, finished look.

Step 12: Sprinkle Sugar On Top. For that finishing touch, sprinkle the top of each pie with a little turbinado sugar.

Bake

Step 13: Bake. Place the muffin tin pan on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to catch any baking spills. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F until the top of the mini apple pies are golden brown.

Baking Tip

How do you know when these mini apple pies are done? The tops will turn a light golden brown. The apple pie filling will bubble up from between holes in the lattice crust.

Crumb Topping Recipe

Variation: Skip the lattice crust and top the mini apple pies with this quick, easy crumb topping recipe. It’s a delicious topping for a variety of pies, muffins, crisps, and baked goods.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup oatmeal
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

Combine Dry Ingredients. Put all dry ingredients into a small bowl and mix to combine.

Cut In Butter. Using a pastry cutter, cut in cubed, cold butter. Mix until the crumb topping comes together. It should look like the size of small peas.

Pro Tip: You can also save yourself some work by doing this in a food processor instead. Just put all the dry ingredients into the food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Then, add the diced, cold butter to the top. Continue to pulse a few times until the crumb topping has come together.

Use It. Add this crumb topping to pies, muffins, crisps, and other baked desserts for a sweet choice of pastry crust.

Make-ahead Tip: Make a batch of this easy crumb topping to keep on hand. Combine all dry ingredients and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

Tips for Making Mini Apple Pies

1. Roll out the dough thin: The thinner the dough, the crispier the crust.
2. Use a muffin tin with a nonstick coating: This will make it easier to remove the pies.
3. Fill the pies to the brim: The more filling, the better!
4. Bake until golden brown: The mini apple pies are ready when the crust is golden brown. The filling should be bubbly.
5. Let the pies cool before serving. This will allow the filling to set. It’s hard to resist, I know!
6. Serve warm or cold: Both options are delicious!
7. Store leftovers in the refrigerator: These mini apple pies will be kept for a few days.

Serving Suggestions

These Easy Mini Apple Pies are so delicious. Serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add whipped cream on top.

They are small individual desserts. This makes them the perfect size to pick up in your hand and eat like a muffin. They are easy after-school snacks and tasty lunchbox ideas for kids or adults.

More Dessert Recipes

Do you love these Easy Mini Apple Pies? You’ve got to try our other irresistible dessert recipes!

• Apple Pie Bars
• Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake Recipe
• Old Fashioned Banana Bread Recipe
• The Best Apple Crisp

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