Mini Apple Pies are a fun twist on the classic apple pie, made in small individual portions that are perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want a personal-sized dessert. These pies feature buttery crusts filled with spiced apple filling and can be topped with a lattice or crumb topping. They’re as comforting as a big pie, but easier to serve.
1. Serving Quantity
Makes 12 mini pies
2. Cooking Time
Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
3. Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade crust)
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
4. Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Roll out pie crusts and cut 12 circles (about 4 inches each) to fit into the muffin tin. Press each circle into a muffin cup.
- In a bowl, mix apples, both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until apples are well coated.
- Spoon filling evenly into each crust-lined muffin cup. Top with a few small butter pieces.
- Cut additional crust circles or strips to make lattice tops, or leave open and sprinkle with a little sugar.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for shine.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until crusts are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
5. Nutrition (per mini pie, approx.)
Calories: 210
Carbohydrates: 31g
Sugar: 14g
Fat: 9g
Protein: 2g
Fiber: 2g
6. Tips
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavor.
- Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of ice cream when serving.
- If you like a crumb topping, mix 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 2 tablespoons butter until crumbly and sprinkle on top before baking.
- These pies can be frozen after baking—just reheat in the oven before serving.
Mini Apple Pies give you all the flavor of a traditional apple pie in a handheld version that’s easy, tasty, and festive.
