Description
These delightful mini apple pies are individual handheld treats featuring a golden, flaky crust filled with spiced, tender cinnamon-coated apples. Perfectly portioned, these desserts capture all the warmth and comfort of a classic apple pie in a convenient, portable size. By using a muffin tin for even baking, you ensure a crisp, golden crust and a perfectly thickened fruit filling every time. Ideal for parties or a quick sweet craving, these mini pies provide an irresistible balance of buttery pastry and aromatic fruit in every bite.
Ingredients
3 medium Granny Smith apples
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 sheets pie crust
1 large egg (for egg wash)
1 tsp water
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small, uniform quarter-inch cubes.
Combine the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and flour in a medium-sized bowl and toss until evenly coated.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and grease your muffin tin thoroughly.
Roll out the pie crust sheets and cut out twenty-four circles using a round cookie cutter.
Press one circle into each muffin cup to create the base for your pies.
Spoon the prepared apple mixture evenly into the crust-lined muffin cups.
Top each filled cup with the remaining dough circles and seal the edges tightly.
Cut small steam vents into the top of each pie to prevent them from bursting.
Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 25 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Use crisp apples like Granny Smith to prevent the filling from becoming mushy.
Store-bought pie crusts work perfectly for this recipe to save time.
Pre-cooking the apples is not strictly required here as they are diced small, but tossing them with flour ensures the juices thicken properly.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg