Mini Apple Pies – Easy Recipes for Individual Desserts
These mini apple pies are the perfect handheld treat—easy to make, deliciously spiced, and a crowd favorite for any occasion.
Servings: 12 mini pies
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin.
- Roll out the pie crusts and cut 12 circles using a cookie cutter or glass to fit the muffin tin wells.
- Place each dough circle into the muffin tin to form a mini pie base.
- In a bowl, combine diced apples, both sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the apple filling evenly into the dough cups.
- Cut additional dough circles or lattice strips to cover the tops of the mini pies as desired.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.