Embark on a delightful baking adventure with these Mini Apple Pies, combining the classic flavors of apple pie in a cute, individual serving size. Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or a cozy afternoon treat, these pies encapsulate the essence of homemade comfort with a dash of cinnamon-spiced apples encased in a flaky crust.

Ideal for anyone who loves the traditional taste of apple pie but wants the fun of a personal-sized dessert, these mini pies are as fun to make as they are to eat. Ready to create a batch of these adorable and tasty treats? Let’s start this sweet and satisfying baking journey.
Sweet and Satisfying: A Bite-Sized Treat
These Mini Apple Pies not only offer the delightful flavors of apple and cinnamon but also provide the perfect texture with their crispy, golden crust. They’re a fantastic way to enjoy the quintessential fall dessert any time of the year.
Here’s how to craft these little delights, with professional tips to ensure they turn out perfect every time.
Pro Tips for Perfect Mini Apple Pies:
- Cold Ingredients for Flaky Crust: Use cold butter and water to ensure your pie crust is flaky and tender.
- Even Rolling: Roll out your dough evenly to avoid thick crusts that won't cook through.
- Generous Filling: Don’t skimp on the filling the apples will cook down, so pile them high.
- Secure the Edges: Crimp the edges of your pie crusts well to prevent the filling from bubbling out.
- Perfect Browning: The egg wash will help achieve a beautifully golden crust, so don’t skip this step.
Mini Apple Pies Recipe:
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 12 mini pies
- Equipment: Mini pie pans, rolling pin
Get ready for your kitchen to smell like a bakery with these delightful mini pies.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup butter, cold and diced
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Directions:
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your mini pie pans.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Cut out circles to fit your mini pie pans.
- Form Pie Bases: Press the dough circles into each pan, trimming excess around the edges.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in another bowl. Spoon into each crust.
- Top the Pies: Cut additional dough circles or lattice strips for the tops. Place over the filling, sealing the edges. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pies cool before serving. Enjoy the warm, spiced flavor of homemade apple pie in every bite!
Ready to Enjoy!
These Mini Apple Pies are a delightful way to capture the heartwarming flavors of a classic dessert. Perfect for sharing or savoring solo, these pies bring joy and comfort, one little bite at a time. Enjoy the process of making them and the delicious results!
PrintMini Apple Pies- can be done in your mini pie pans too.
Get ready for your kitchen to smell like a bakery with these delightful mini pies.
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pies 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup butter, cold and diced
- 4-5 tablespoons cold water
- 4 apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Heat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease your mini pie pans.
- Make the Crust: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add cold water until the dough forms.
- Roll and Cut Dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface. Cut out circles to fit your mini pie pans.
- Form Pie Bases: Press the dough circles into each pan, trimming excess around the edges.
- Prepare the Filling: Combine chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in another bowl. Spoon into each crust.
- Top the Pies: Cut additional dough circles or lattice strips for the tops. Place over the filling, sealing the edges. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Let the pies cool before serving. Enjoy the warm, spiced flavor of homemade apple pie in every bite!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
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