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little pies sitting on baking tray, made from Fresh Cup of Joy's mini apple pie recipe.
Taylor Svetlichny

Mini Apple Pie Recipe

These mini apple pies are baked in muffin tins for the perfect handheld dessert. Filled with warm cinnamon apples and topped with flaky crust, they’re ideal for fall gatherings, gifts, or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie Crust
  • 2 pie crusts homemade or store-bought
For the Apple Filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cups apples peeled and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll crusts to 1/8-inch thickness and cut 12 circles. Press into muffin tin and chill.
  2. Melt butter in a pan, add apples and lemon juice. Cook 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in sugar, honey, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla. Cook another 4–5 minutes until thickened.
  4. Spoon filling into crusts. Add lattice tops or other crust design. Chill 5 minutes.
  5. Brush with egg wash and bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • These are perfect for gifting or adding to a fall dessert table.
  • Try mixing apple varieties for more complex flavor.
  • They freeze beautifully and are great for prepping ahead of time!