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Easy Muffin Tin Mini Apple Pies

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These muffin tin mini apple pies are flaky, sweet, and perfectly spiced — a bite-sized take on classic apple pie that’s easy to serve and fun to make. Ideal for parties, holidays, or a simple weeknight dessert.

Ingredients

  • Pie crust dough (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2–3 apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or your favorite), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or a mix of granulated + brown sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1 egg + 1 tbsp milk/cream for egg wash
  • Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin or line with paper liners.
  2. Roll out pie crust and cut into 3.5–4 inch circles. Press into muffin tin wells to form mini pie shells.
  3. In a bowl, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt. Mix gently to coat.
  4. Spoon apple filling into each crust-lined cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  5. Top with crust shapes (lids, lattice, or cutouts) or leave open-faced. Brush with egg wash if using.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until crust is golden and filling is bubbly.
  7. Cool in tin for 5–10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • No blind baking needed — the crusts cook fully with the filling.
  • Try mixing apples with pears or berries for variety.
  • Enhance flavor with extra spices like cloves or ginger.
  • Add streusel or nuts on top for texture and crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5.

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