Mini Apple Pies
These easy 5-ingredient Mini Apple Pies are quick to make in a muffin tin, the perfect size, and packed with fall flavor making them the ultimate autumn treat to share with friends, family and for holiday entertaining.
Our family loves apple picking season — we’re always looking for fun new ways to use up our haul, and these Mini Apple Pies have become one of our favorite fall traditions. Individual apples pies are baked in a muffin tin with store-bought pie crust (my favorite shortcut!) and a simple homemade apple pie filling for a kid-friendly dessert that’s fun for the whole family, with no special equipment needed. These mini pies are warm, cozy, and perfect for holidays and fall entertaining.
With a buttery crust and spiced apple pie filling, these perfectly portioned Mini Apple Pies have the flavors of fall in every bite, and they’re just the right size, so they’re easy to feed a crowd. Served warm and a la mode, there’s nothing better, or more classic, than these adorable and delicious mini versions of everyone’s favorite classic dessert. My kids have now always request these at Thanksgiving as well as other fall festivities.
If you like these little pies, be sure to try some of our other favorite fall desserts. We love these festive Easy Mini Pumpkin Donuts and these spiced Pumpkin Cookies, too.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses a Store-bought Shortcut Pie Crust: This recipe calls for foolproof, no-fuss store-bought pie crust, so there’s no from-scratch pastry work involved. It couldn’t be easier, and just as delicious as homemade.
- Baked in a Standard Muffin Tin: No need to break out any special pans or equipment, just your average muffin tin.
- Perfectly Portioned: These mini pies are the perfect 2-bite, individual treats that are easy to serve at parties.
- Fun For The Whole Family: These easy apple pies are a fun, hands-on recipe that kids can help assemble, too.
Ingredients
- Apples: The star of the show, use your favorite variety. We like granny smith, honey crisp and pink ladies.
- Granulated Sugar: For the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Ground Cinnamon: Adds the warm spiced flavor.
- All Purpose Flour: Any store-bought brand works fine.
- Refrigerated Pie Crust: Buttery and perfect every time, we love keeping this shortcut on hand at all times.
How To Make Mini Apple Pies Recipe
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Roll out pie crust and cut into 12 circles using a cup or small bowl
3. Press each circle in muffin tins until all the way up each side, to form little bowls.
4. Mix by hand all filling ingredients and spoon into muffin bowls
5. Use the extra pie crust to decorate them anyway you like with extra crust, or just leave plain.
6. Bake at 425 degrees for 16-18 minutes. (Until crust is light brown and apples are bubbling).
Expert Tips
- Dice the Apples Small and the Same Size: Cut them uniformly so they cook through fully, evenly, and in a shorter mini-pie bake time.
- Skip Greasing The Muffin Tin: Really, there’s no need to grease the muffin pan — the pie crust won’t stick. Another reason we love working with store-bought pie crust so much!
- Let Pies Cool Before Removing: Allow them to cool for just a few minutes before taking them out of the pan so they hold their shape.
- Use a Small Cookie Cutter on Dough Scraps: You’ll have some extra dough pieces, and that’s ok! Use a small cookie cutter to punch out shapes to decorate the pie tops for a bakery-style look.
Variations & Substitutions
- Serve Warm and A La Mode: There’s nothing better than warm apple pie with with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce for even more indulgent flavor.
- Try Another Fruit: Swap in pears or a mix of apples and pears for a different and just as delicious fall flavor.
- Add a Crumb Topping: Finish the pies with a buttery crumb topping instead of a pie crust lid for a streusel-style mini pie.
- Make a Lattice Top: Use thin strips of the extra pie crust for a fancy, traditional presentation.
Storage
Store leftover pies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through.
You can store these pies in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 350° until warmed through. These are great to prep in advance and make ahead of time. Assemble the pies and store in the fridge, covered, until you’re ready to bake the next day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. If you have a favorite homemade pie crust recipe feel free to use it for an extra “from scratch” flavor.
Nope! The pie crust has enough buttery goodness in it to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
We like granny smiths for their tart flavor, and honey crisp and pink ladies for their sweetness. Almost any variety would work though. You can use a combination of your favorites.
More Easy Apple Recipes
Mini Apple Pies
Ingredients
- 5 medium apples peeled and chopped up into small pieces
- ¾ cup of Baker’s Corner Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Stonemill Ground Cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons Baker’s Corner All Purpose Flour
- 1 package Bake House Creations Refrigerated Pie Crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Roll out pie crust and cut into 12 circles using a cup or small bowl
- Press each circle in muffin tins until all the way up each side, to form little bowls.
- Mix by hand all filling ingredients and spoon into muffin bowls
- Use the extra pie crust to decorate them anyway you like with extra crust, or just leave plain.
- Bake at 425 degrees for 16-18 minutes. (Until crust is light brown and apples are bubbling).
Notes
- Store leftover pies in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through.
- Store these pies in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 350° until warmed through.
- These are great to prep in advance and make ahead of time. Assemble the pies and store in the fridge, covered, until you’re ready to bake the next day.
Just made the Mini Apple Pies
So good and easy!
Thank you!