Easy Mini Apple Pies - Individual apple pies made in a muffin tin with store-bought pie crust, and sweet and syrupy apples. Quick and easy dessert recipe with all the classic apple pie flavors.
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This recipe was inspired by our Homemade Apple Sauce Recipe and can be made with all the sweetness of classic apple pie or as a sugar-free apple pie filling option.
Be sure to check out our other irresistible dessert recipes.
How To Make Mini Apple Pies In Muffin Tin
This mini apple pie recipe is super easy to make following these simple instructions.
Notes on Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- apples - like Granny Smith apples or Honey Crisp apples. Check out out our guide for choosing the best apples.
- lemon juice - fresh squeezed lemon juice, or bottled juice will add brightness and balance to flavors.
- sugar - optional. See pro tip below for how to make sugar-free apple pie filling or to make it extra sweet and syrupy.
- all purpose flour - thickening agent to make nice syrupy apples. May substitute 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Corn starch has twice the thickening power as all purpose flour.
Pie Crust
- store-bought pie crust - will roll out better if brought up to room temperature. Too cold and it will crack as you unroll it.
Substitution - may substitute homemade pie crust. - egg and water - (optional) for egg wash that gives a beautiful golden brown color to baked goods.
- Turbinado sugar - or granulated white sugar.
Pro Tips
In a hurry? Substitute canned apple pie filling for this homemade apple pie filling.
Want it extra sweet and syrupy? - Substitute brown sugar for white sugar.
Want it sugar-free? Substitute our Homemade Applesauce Recipe Without Sugar.
Equipment
- Sauce Pot - with lid.
- Pairing Knife
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Spoons
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Rolling Pin
- Biscuit Cutter
- Muffin Tin - or mini muffin pan.
- Pastry Brush - we love these silicone brushes from Thermoworks.
- Baker's Half Sheet - to catch oven spills.
How to Make It
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 to bring it up to room temperature so that it is easier to roll out.
Make The Apple Pie Filling
- Peel, Core, Slice Apples. Peel, core, and slice 4 apples into ¼ inch slices. Place the apples into a large bowl.
- Add Lemon Juice. Toss apples with lemon juice.
3. Make Apple Mixture. Mix cinnamon and sugar, and flour in with the apples, so that all the apples are coated evenly.
4. Stew Apples. Transfer apple mixture to a medium sized sauce pan, add butter on top, 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
- Roll Out Dough. Take 2 sleeves of store-bought pie crust and carefully unroll them out onto a lightly floured surface.
Because they were taken out of the refrigerator at the start of the recipe, they should be easy to roll out without breaking the dough.
If the dough breaks, just patch the pieces together and use a rolling pin to roll the creases smooth. - Cut Mini Pie Crusts. Using a large biscuit cutter, cut 12 - 3.25-3.5 inch circles out of the dough.
3. 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
- Fill Muffin Tins. Fill each muffin tin with a little bit (~2 tablespoons) of the prepared apple pie filling.
Prepare Lattice Top Crust
- 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 cross-wise with the other strips.
- Cut and Lay Mini Lattice Top Crusts. Using a 2.5 inch biscuit cutter, cut 12 lattice top circles and place one on top of each mini pie in the muffin tin.
Pro-Tip: Use a bench scraper to life each lattice top into place undisturbed.
Add Finishing Touches
- 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 to gently tamp down the edges of the dough to give it a uniform, finished look. - Sprinkle Sugar On Top. Sprinkle the top of each pie with a little turbinado sugar for that finishing touch.
Bake
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 pies are golden brown.
How do you know when mini pies are done? You'll know they're done when the tops are a light golden brown, and the apple pie filling is bubbling up from between holes in the lattice crust.
Crumb Topping Recipe
Quick and easy crumb topping recipe. 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. Cut in cubed, cold butter with a pastry cutter until the crumb topping mixture has come together and looks like the size of small peas.
Pro Tip: You can also save yourself some work and do this in a food processor instead. Just put all 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 pie, muffins, crisps, and other baked desserts for a sweet alternative to using 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.
Amazing Gifts: They make amazing gifts during the holiday season. Mix the dry ingredients together, put them into a canning jar or airtight container and label it so that people know what it is. It's also nice to include a printed recipe with the gift. Our Apple Crisp Recipe is always a great hit.
Recipe FAQS
The best apples for apple pie are tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. But you can't go wrong with Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Pink Lady. Learn the differences in our guide to the best apples for baking and applesauce.
The secret to making perfect apple pie with tasty, soft apples is to precook or bake the apples before putting them in pie. That way, you can make sure the apples are soft and that you have achieved the perfect flavor profile.
You'll know when your pie is done when the crust is golden brown and you can see the syrup bubbling up around the edges.
Slide the edge of a knife into the center to make sure the fruit pie filling is soft.
If the fruit is still firm, but the crust is golden brown, cover the crust with aluminum foil to prevent burning of the crust while the filling continues to bake.
Serving Suggestions
These individual apple pies are so delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.
Because they are small desserts, they are 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.
Freezing and Storage
Store and freeze these mini pies in an airtight container like restaurant storage containers or resealable plastic bags. They can also be kept at room temperature on a plate and covered with plastic wrap.
Reheat room temperature mini apple pies for 10 seconds in the microwave oven. Reheat them straight from the freezer for 1 minute in the microwave oven.
There you have it. Easy Mini Apple Pies are so simple to make. And so delicious with all the classic apple pie flavors. They taste so delicious! We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe. Try it and let us know how you like it. We'd love to hear from you!
xo ~ Seanna
More Mini Pies In Muffin Tin Ideas
Here are some variations to consider:
- Mini Apple Pies with Puff Pastry or Crescent Rolls
- Dutch Apple or Crumb Topping
- Caramel Apple
- Mini Cherry Pies
- Peach
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📖 Recipe
Easy Mini Apple Pies Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 Apples Tart Apples, like Granny Smith or Honey Crisp Apples.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice, or Bottled.
- ¼ cup Sugar Granulated White Sugar.
- ¼ cup Flour White Flour.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ground Cinnamon.
- 2 tablespoons Butter Salted Butter.
Pie Crust
- 2 Pie Crusts Store-Bought or Homemade Pie Crust.
- 1 Egg Large.
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Sugar Turbinado Sugar or Granulated White Sugar.
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 400°F.
Take Store-Bought Pie Crust Out Of Refrigerator and Set It On The Counter for 15 Minutes.
Make The Apple Pie Filling
- Prepare Apples. Peel, core, and slice 4 apples into ¼ inch slices. Place the apples into a large bowl.4 Apples
- Add Lemon Juice. Toss apples with lemon juice.1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Make Apple Mixture. Mix cinnamon and sugar, and flour in with the apples, so that all the apples are coated evenly.¼ cup Sugar, ¼ cup Flour, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 2 tablespoons Butter
- Stew Apples. Transfer apple mixture to a medium sized pan, add butter on top, 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
- Roll Out Dough. Take 2 sleeves of store-bought pie crust and carefully unroll them. Because they were taken out of the refrigerator at the start of the recipe, they should be easy to roll out without breaking the dough. If the dough breaks, just patch the pieces together and use a rolling pin to roll the creases smooth.2 Pie Crusts
- Cut Mini Pie Crusts. Using a large, 3.25-3.5 inch biscuit cutter, cut 12 circles out of the dough.
- 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.
Fill Muffin Tins
- Fill Muffin Tins. Fill each muffin tin with 2 tablespoons of the prepared apple pie filling.
Prepare Lattice Top
- Cut Strips and Weave Lattice Top. Cut ¼ inch strips from the remaining dough for the lattice top. Remove every other strip and weave them cross-wise with the other strips.
- Cut and Lay Mini Lattice Tops. Using a 2.5 inch biscuit cutter, cut 12 lattice top circles and place each on top of a mini pie in the muffin tin. Pro-Tip: Use a bench scraper to life each lattice top into place undisturbed.
Add Finishing Touches
- 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 a mini pastry brush to gently tamp down the edges of the dough to give it a uniform, finished look.1 Egg, 1 tablespoon Water
- Sprinkle. Sprinkle the top of each mini pie with a little turbinado sugar for that finishing touch.1 tablespoon Sugar
Bake
- 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.
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Notes
Notes on Ingredients
Apple Pie Filling
- apples - like Granny Smith apples or Honey Crisp apples. Check out out our guide for choosing the best apples.
- lemon juice - fresh squeezed lemon juice, or bottled juice will add brightness and balance to flavors.
- sugar - optional.
- all purpose flour - thickening agent to make nice syrupy apples. May substitute 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Corn starch has twice the thickening power as all purpose flour.
Pie Crust
- store-bought pie crust - will roll out better if brought up to room temperature. Too cold and it will crack as you unroll it.
- Substitution - may substitute homemade pie crust.
- egg wash - gives a beautiful golden brown color to baked goods.
- Turbinado sugar - Turbinado sugar or granulated white sugar.
Pro Tips
In a hurry? Substitute canned apple pie filling for this homemade apple pie filling. Want it extra sweet and syrupy? - Substitute brown sugar for white sugar. Want it sugar-free? Substitute our Homemade Applesauce Recipe Without Sugar.How do you know when mini pies are done?
You'll know they're done when the tops are a light golden brown, and the apple pie filling is bubbling up from between holes in the lattice crust.What apples are best for apple pie?
The best apples for apple pie are tart apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples. But you can't go wrong with Golden Delicious, Jonagold, or Pink Lady. Learn the differences in our guide to the best apples for baking and applesauce.Should you bake apples before putting in pie?
The secret to making perfect apple pie with tasty, soft apples is to precook or bake the apples before putting them in pie. That way, you can make sure the apples are soft and that you have achieved the perfect flavor profile.Serving Suggestions
These individual apple pies are so delicious served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.Freezing and Storage
Store and freeze these mini pies in an airtight container like restaurant storage containers or resealable plastic bags. They can also be kept at room temperature on a plate and covered with plastic wrap.Reheating Suggestions
Reheat room temperature mini apple pies for 10 seconds in the microwave oven. Reheat them straight from the freezer for 1 minute in the microwave oven. If the fruit is still firm, but the crust is golden brown, cover the crust with aluminum foil to prevent burning of the crust while the filling continues to bake.Nutrition
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Pat
Love this recipe. Just found some Pillsbury mini crusts so researched and found your recipe. Can you make the pies without the lattice crust? Thanks!
Seanna Borrows
So happy to hear! Absolutely, no need to make the lattice crust. A round crust works just fine..
Madison
Never have I been more influenced to try a recipe than reading the instructions and seeing the measurements below the directions. It saves me time from going back and forth from the directions to the list <3 thank you!
Seanna Borrows
Thanks so much Madison! I appreciate you! Hope you enjoy them. They're super delish!
Donna
I have made these before and they are very good. I had a hard time getting them out of the baking tins, they were stuck bad, any suggestions? Thank you
Seanna Borrows
Hey Donna. Glad you liked them. So sorry they stuck! Try spraying the muffin tins with Pam or other cooking spray. You can also run a knife around the edges and lift them out with a thin spatula or knife. Hope that helps!
Teena T
Hi! looking forward to baking these soon but i have two questions before i actually start!
1. do we have to wait until the apple filling is cooled down from being stew to be placed in the dough?
2. can we use mini cupcake tins? if so what would the baking time be?
thank you so so so much in advance! can’t wait to make them!!
Seanna Borrows
Hey there Teena,
Great questions!
The apple filling can be spooned hot right into the unbaked pie crusts. No need to wait.
I haven't tried using mini cupcake tins, but that's such a cute idea! I'll definitely make them and add the instructions to the recipe asap.
But in the meantime, I would cut back the time to about 7 minutes and keep an eye on them. Since the filling is cooked and the apples are already soft, all you need to do is make sure the pie crust is done. So watch them and take them out when they are lightly browned.
Happy baking! Seanna
Joan Huntington
I am in love with these little pies and will bake them again for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Everyone loved this recipe.
Seanna Borrows
Thank you so much Joan! I'm so blessed to hear you like them and plan to be making them again! They're so delicious. I love making them for my family.
Jessica
These are absolutely the most adorable (and delicious) Thanksgiving or any occasion dessert. So flavorful, full of apples and everyone loves them! Love all the details that you give!
Seanna Borrows
Thank you so much Jessica!
Will
My favorite dessert!
Seanna Borrows
Ah. Miss you Bud! Can't wait till I can make them for you my son!
Megan
These will be perfect for me to take to Thanksgiving! I’m imagining mini apple pies on a charcuterie board with other desserts & cookies. Just perfect!
Seanna Borrows
Sounds so wonderful Megan! I make them for my son every time he's home on leave! They're his favorite! 😊
Russ B
Love this dessert!
Seanna Borrows
Thanks Russ! Small portions, lol.