Mini Apple Pies – Recipes

Description:

Golden, buttery crusts filled with warm spiced apples — these adorable mini apple pies bring all the flavor of a classic pie in a perfectly portioned, handheld treat. Ideal for parties, lunchboxes, or cozy nights in.

Origin:

A fun, modern take on traditional American apple pie, reimagined into individual servings for ease, portability, and a little extra charm.

Ingredients Quantity (Makes 12 mini pies):

Crust:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp salt
6–8 tbsp ice water

Or use 2 sheets of pre-made pie crust for convenience.

Filling:

3 medium apples (peeled, cored, diced small)
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Topping (Optional):

1 egg (for egg wash)
Sugar for sprinkling
Caramel drizzle or vanilla glaze

Ingredients Optional:

Chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch
Raisins or dried cranberries for extra texture
Dash of ground ginger or clove for deeper spice

Instructions:

Make Crust:
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add ice water gradually until dough forms. Chill for 30 mins. (Skip if using pre-made dough.)
Prepare Filling:
In a pan over medium heat, cook apples with sugar, lemon, cinnamon, flour, nutmeg, and salt for ~5 minutes until slightly softened. Let cool.
Assemble:
Roll out dough and cut 24 circles (3–4 inches wide). Line muffin tin cups with half the circles. Fill with 1–2 tbsp apple mixture. Top with remaining dough circles or lattice strips.
Bake:
Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins until golden brown.
Serve:
Cool slightly before removing. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.