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mini apple pi

Mini Apple Pies

5 from 1 vote
These individual mini apple pies baked in muffin tins feature a crisp lattice crust and a warm, spiced homemade apple filling. Perfect for entertaining, they deliver classic flavor in half the time.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boxes refrigerated pie crusts Or use homemade double pie crust
  • 4 cups Granny Smith apples Peeled, cored, and finely diced
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large egg Beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 muffin tin Standard 12-cup pan
  • 1 Saucepan For cooking filling
  • 1 4-inch round cutter For pie dough bases
  • 1 Pastry brush For egg wash

Method
 

  1. Sauté diced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Let cool completely.
  2. Roll out the pie crusts and cut 4-inch circles. Press each circle gently into the cavities of a greased standard muffin tin.
    pressing pie dough into a muffin tin
  3. Spoon the cooled apple filling evenly into the prepared pie dough cups, leaving a small gap at the top.
    spooning apple pie filling into dough cups
  4. Slice remaining dough into thin strips and weave them into a lattice pattern over each cup, pressing the edges to seal.
    weaving a mini lattice pie crust
  5. Brush the lattice tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle lightly with coarse sugar.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18-22 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 110gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool the apple filling completely before adding it to the pastry to ensure a flaky crust. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to two days.

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