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Individual Apple Pies

Individual Apple Pies

Are you ready to fall for fall? One of the very best activities in the fall is apple picking. I'm excited to share a fun and easy recipe to make individual apple pies right in a muffin tin. My mouth is watering already.

Apple Pies are the perfect snack for any time of day. These individual apple pies have a flaky crust and rich filling, they're delicious!

close up of individual apple pies baked in a muffin tin with fresh apples surrounding it

INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES IN MUFFIN TIN

You'll never have a better mini pie than these. Each individual apple is carefully placed on top of dough so it can be folded and pressed into perfect circles before being baked to perfection!

They're definitely worth every second of waiting time with their aroma filling up your home. Let's go over the ingredients and supplies needed to make this and then jump right on into it.

pretty little apple pies resting against a green apple

INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES INGREDIENTS

Ready to make scrumptious pies you can hold in your hand? Let's go over the ingredients used to make this fun fall recipe.

  • Apples - We chose a mix of honeycrisp and granny smith apples. Honeycrisp apples have a nice sweet taste and don’t become mushy when baked in the oven. Granny Smith apples are on the tart side, and we love to mix a sweet and tart apple for apple pie filling! Whatever kind of apple you use, you’ll want about two cups worth of apple chunks diced to ¼-½  inch pieces. This was two large apples in our case.
  • Brown sugar - is a perfect choice to give your pies that warm spice vibe.
muffin tin apple pies stacked on top of each other
  • Granulated sugar - needed for helping to turn our apples into a mouth-watering treat.
  • Cinnamon - couldn't make apple pies without this warm classic.
  • Nutmeg - another perfect pick for apple recipes.
  • Pie crust - To make things easy, we used store bought Pillsbury dough sheets, but you can absolutely use homemade dough!
  • Egg wash: 1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water, whisked. Easy peasy.
  • Turbinado sugar
little apple pies set out on a cooking rack with sugar and cinnamon in bowl next to it

INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIE SUPPLIES

Next, it's time to gather all of the tools and supplies needed to prepare this mini apple pie recipe. You most likely already have these items on hand.

  • Mixing bowl and mixing tools
  • 3.5 inch round cookie cutter
  • Suggested: pizza cutter OR knife
  • Baking Brush 
  • 12 Cavity Standard Muffin Pan
baked apple pie minis in a muffin tin

HOW TO MAKE INDIVIDUAL APPLE PIES IN A MUFFIN TIN

Apples and pies are a classic combination that never go out of style. Adding this to my huge list of recipes to make in a muffin tin aside from muffins.

Here's how to make mini muffin tin apple pies for those who want something more portable than just the larger traditional fruit pie!

stirring chopped apples, both green and red in a bowl

As your oven is heating up, it's time to grab a medium mixing bowl and add your chopped apples, sugars and vanilla extract and stir until everything is evenly coated.

cutting circles out of dough for mini pies

Next, unroll the pie crust sheets and use a cookie cutter to make 12 rounds of the dough. Keep the scraps to make the lattice with.

brushing egg wash onto dough pressed into a muffin tin

After that, press each round into a muffin cavity. Brush the bottom of each with the egg wash.

preparing mini apple pies in a muffin tin, chopped apples placed on top of dough circles

Then, roll the scraps into a ball and roll out with a rolling pin. Using a pizza cutter, make ½" thick strips for the lattice tops of the mini pies. Weave them on top of each pie.

brushing on egg wash over mini pies in a muffin tin

Brush the lattice crusts with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, if you like for a beautiful look. You should be able to hear the filling crackling and bubbling when you pull the pies out of the oven.

mini apple pies prepared in a muffin tin, overhead photo

Let the pies cool in the pan for 10 minutes before attempting to remove them.

two mini apple pies stacked on top of each other. the top pie has a bite taken out of it to reveal the pretty red and green apple chunks inside

Voila! Now it's time to serve and enjoy.

They taste amazing warm.

muffin tin filled with mini apple pies

EASY FALL DESSERT IDEAS

Easy Dessert Ideas-Falls don't have to be hard, they can also be sweet!

Here are some great fall dessert ideas for you and your family to enjoy this season.

pretty little apple pies resting against a green apple

Individual Apple Pies

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Learn how to make individual apple pies in a muffin tin with this easy recipe. A great fall treat! Store bought crust makes this a super easy fall dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 large honeycrisp apple, chopped to roughly ¼ - ½ inch sized pieces
  • 1 large granny smith apple, chopped roughly to ¼ - ½ inch sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 2 sheets of pie crust, thawed according to box instructions
  • 1 egg + 1 tablespoon of water whisked together
  • turbinado sugar, for topping (optional)

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425℉. 
    2. Add the chopped apples, sugars, spices and vanilla extract to a medium mixing bowl and stir together until the apples are evenly coated with the spice and sugars. 
    3. Unroll your sheets of pie crusts. Using a 3.5 inch round cookie cutter, cut 12 rounds. Keep the dough scraps for building the lattice crust. 
    4. Press each of the rounds into the cavities of the muffin tins. They should just fit each tin. Lightly brush the bottom of the pie crusts with the egg wash. 
    5. Roll your dough scraps into a ball and then roll out into a flat sheet. Use a pizza cutter to cut ½ thick strips to create a lattice top crust for the mini pies. Cut the strips length accordingly and gently press the edge of the strips down to secure. 
    6. Brush the lattice crusts with egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top, if desired.
    7. Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden brown. You should be able to hear the filling crackling and bubbling when you pull the pies out of the oven. Let the pies sit in the pan for 10 minutes out of the oven. *

Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use a butter knife to help release. Gently insert the knife in between the crust and the pan and then carefully lift the pie out. You’ll be able to feel when the pie is loosened and ready to be removed. 
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    Sunday 10th of October 2021

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