Individual Mini Apple pIes

Name: Mini Apple Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 Package Refrigerated Pie Crust (2 crusts); 2 ½ cups Apples (diced (about 3-4 apples)); ½ cup Brown Sugar; 3 Tbsp All Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Cinnamon; 2 Tbsp Butter (melted); 2 Tbsp Raw Sugar ((Turbinado Sugar))

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This easy Mini Apple Pies recipe is the perfect individual dessert for the fall season or Thanksgiving dinner. A warm and comforting dessert that is so easy to make, and with a simple homemade pie filling.

Also try our individual Mini Pumpkin Pies!

mini apple pie on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

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I adore individual desserts, and not because I want less dessert. Sometimes it’s just better to have bite-sized portions! For potlucks, special occasions, or for when the craving strikes – mini desserts are the answer.

Individual mini pies are faster to make, easier, and less messy than slicing and serving a large one. Plus, if you sneak a mini pie from the platter, no one will notice. It also justifies having two individual apple pies, right?

Plus mini pies are as cute as can be. Festive and adorable – they are as perfect looking as they are delicious.

While this recipe has its own simple homemade apple pie filling, I used store-bought pie crust. It’s a huge time saver, and cuts down the prep time.

You can have your own mini apple pies in less than an hour with this recipe. We hope you love this best mini apple pies recipe as much as we do!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

DELICIOUS – You’ll love the apple and cinnamon taste of fall, with the soft filling and flaky crust.
EASY – This recipe for mini apple pies is such a simple pie recipe to make, like is our Maple Apple Crisp.
CONVENIENT – Perfect when you don’t need a whole pie, or want individual portions.
MAKE AHEAD – Best fresh yet can be made ahead of time.

Total Time: 40 Minutes

Makes: 14 Mini Pies

Ingredients and Notes

Refrigerated Pie Crust – You’ll need one package containing two crusts. If frozen, make sure to unthaw before using. We use refrigerated pie crust for ease and convenience, yet you can also make your own homemade pie crust.
Apples – You’ll need about 3-4 crisp and juicy apples.
Brown Sugar – You can replace it with coconut sugar or maple sugar for a slightly different but equally delicious flavor. Regular granulated sugar can be used, though it won’t have the same rich undertone.
All Purpose Flour – Use to thicken the filling a bit.
Cinnamon – for flavor
Butter – Melted butter to give that golden brown color to the crust when baking, and for some flavor.
Raw Sugar – for added sweetness and the nice crunch to the pie crust when enjoying (also called turbinado sugar).

ingredients on a table to make Mini Apple Pies.

As always, the full ingredients and recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

Recipe Variations

We love these individual apple pies served alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
You can also drizzle caramel sauce over the top for that extra flavor and sweetness.
Sprinkle some chopped nuts or candied pecans on top.
If serving to kids, add some colorful sprinkles on top.
Add whipped cream and a pinch of cinnamon or apple pie spice on top.

Tips for Success

You’ll need 1 package of refrigerated pie crust for this mini apple pie recipe, If frozen make sure to unthaw completely before using. You can also make your own homemade pie crust if you prefer.
Use the pie crust scraps from making the bottom round crusts for the top crust. You can make lattice as I did, or decorate as you wish. You can also cut shapes or use smaller rounds, yet make sure to cut vent holes before baking if you do so.
I used a 12-count muffin tin for this recipe.
The type of apples used can be any baking apples you prefer. Options include granny smith apples, pink lady, macintosh apples, gala apples, or honeycrisp apples. Use a combination of both tart and sweet if you’d like.

How To Make A Lattice Crust

Take the scraps of dough from making the rounds, and cut them into strips. Weave them across the top of the mini pies, alternating over and under with each strip. Trim any excess as necessary and gently press down around the edges to secure.

How to Make Mini Apple Pies

holes cut into pie pastry for mini apple pies.

STEP 1 – Preheat oven to 400℉ and spray your muffin tin with nonstick baking spray. Cut out round pie crusts with a round cookie cutter (or biscuit cutter). The scraps will be used for the lattice top.

STEP 2 – Place the mini cut out pie crusts into each muffin cup, pinching the edges of the pie dough to crimp them, and help them fit.

STEP 3 – Stir together the diced apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.

uncooked mini apple pies in a muffin tin.

STEP 4 – Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the apple filling mixture to each pie crust.

STEP 5 – Use the scraps from the pie crusts to cut thin lines to cross over the top of the pies and make the lattice on each pie. There should be plenty of extra pie crust scraps to do this, and you don’t even need a pastry cutter.

Individual Mini Apple Pies in a muffin tin.

STEP 6 – Use a pastry brush to brush on the melted butter and then sprinkle raw (or turbinado) sugar over the top of each pie and bake them for 20 minutes, and until the crust is golden brown.

STEP 7 – Allow to cool before serving and enjoy. Can also be served at room temperature if you wish. Pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream (not necessary but recommended).

Do I have to make a lattice top?

You can make whatever decoration you want with the top crust. Lattice, shapes or another circle – just make sure to create steam holes to the top before baking if using a circle.

Storage & Freezing

Store leftover mini apple pies in the refrigerator covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

Freezing:
Wrap mini apple pies individually in plastic wrap and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen by baking at 350°F until warmed through, allowing the crust to crisp up again.

Recipe FAQ

Do I have to peel apple to make mini apple pies?

Only if you want to. You do have the option of leaving the peel on the washed apples if you want to add that texture.

Do mini apple pies need to be refrigerated?

Yes! These mini apple pies stay best when refrigerated, if they are not going to be enjoyed fresh from the oven. Be sure to cool completely before storing them in the fridge in an airtight container.

Do mini pies cook faster?

Yes, individual mini pies do cook faster than one traditional pie because of the smaller size. Heat penetrates and cooks the filling and crust more quickly.

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Mini Apple Pies

Perfect for any occasion or holiday, these individual mini apple pies have all the goodness of traditional apple pie in comforting individual servings. Each one is bursting with cinnamon-spiced apples and baked to golden perfection

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: mini pies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Author: Tammi

Ingredients

1 Package Refrigerated Pie Crust (2 crusts)
2 ½ cups Apples (diced (about 3-4 apples))
½ cup Brown Sugar
3 Tbsp All Purpose Flour
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 Tbsp Butter (melted)
2 Tbsp Raw Sugar ((Turbinado Sugar))

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉ and spray your muffin tin with baking spray, if using.
Cut out pie crusts with your cookie, or biscuit, cutter, scraps will be used for the lattice top.
Place the mini cut out pie crusts in your muffin tin, pinching the edges to crimp them and help them fit.
Stir together the diced apples, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
Add about 2 to 3 tablespoons of the apple filling to each pie crust.
Use the scraps from the pie crusts to cut thin lines to cross over the top of the pies and make the lattice on each pie. There should be plenty of extra pie crust scraps to do this.
Brush on the melted butter and then sprinkle raw (or turbinado) sugar over the top of the pies and bake for 20 minutes.
Allow to cool and enjoy with some vanilla ice cream!