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mini dutch apple pies

Mini Dutch Apple Pie Recipe

These easy mini Dutch apple pies are baked in muffin tins and packed with soft, cinnamon-sugar apple filling and a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for fall baking, gifting, or serving with ice cream.
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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
  • 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
For the Filling
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 5 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • 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 Streusel Topping
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup butter melted

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll out pie crust, cut 12 circles, and press into muffin tin. Chill.
  2. In a pan, melt butter. Add apples and lemon juice. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in remaining filling ingredients and cook 4 to 5 more minutes until soft and thickened.
  3. Mix topping ingredients until crumbly.
  4. Spoon filling into crusts, top with crumble, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
  5. Let cool 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Pre-cooked filling means soft apples every time
  • Great for freezing or gifting
  • Serve with ice cream or coffee for the ultimate fall treat