Best 7 Mini Apple Pies So Easy Not Much Hassle Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade mini apple pies, a classic dessert with a modern twist. These individual-sized treats are not just visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, requiring minimal effort and time. With a flaky, golden crust and a sweet, gooey apple filling, these mini pies are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy family gathering or an elegant dinner party. Discover the joy of baking with this simple yet delicious recipe that promises to impress your loved ones with every bite.

**Recipes included:**

**Classic Mini Apple Pies:** Experience the timeless taste of homemade apple pies in miniature form. A traditional filling made from fresh apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg is encased in a buttery crust that bakes to perfection.

**Rustic Mini Apple Pies:** Embrace the charm of rustic baking with these mini pies featuring a flaky, handcrafted crust. The filling boasts a delightful blend of apples, cranberries, and walnuts, creating a symphony of flavors and textures.

**Caramel Apple Mini Pies:** Treat yourself to a decadent dessert with these caramel apple mini pies. A luscious caramel filling made from brown sugar, butter, and cream complements the sweet and tart apples perfectly, resulting in a truly irresistible treat.

**Apple Crumble Mini Pies:** Enjoy the goodness of apple crumble in a bite-sized format. A layer of sweet and juicy apples is topped with a crunchy oat crumble, creating a textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds.

**Spiced Apple Mini Pies:** Add a touch of warmth and spice to your dessert with these spiced apple mini pies. A blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves enhances the natural flavors of the apples, creating a comforting and flavorful experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINI APPLE PIES



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These Mini Apple Pies are easy to make and filled with a simple homemade apple pie filling. The perfect mini dessert for fall!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
2 and 1/2 cups (315 grams) chopped apples
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
2 tablespoons (15 grams) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Roll the pie crusts out to 1/8" thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a 3.5-inch cookie cutter (or a cup) cut out 12 circles from the pie crusts. Re-roll any scrap pieces of pie dough as needed to cut out the circles.
  • Place each circle of pie crust in each cavity of a standard 12-count muffin pan. Gently press the dough down and around the sides, making sure the dough fits snuggly in each cavity of the muffin pan. Transfer the muffin pan and any leftover pie crust dough to the refrigerator while you make the filling.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chopped apples, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ground nutmeg until fully combined. Remove the muffin pan from the refrigerator and evenly distribute the apple pie filling between all of the cavities in the muffin pan (about 2-3 tablespoons per mini pie).
  • Remove the extra pie dough from the refrigerator, cut out your designs for the tops of the pies, and place them on top.
  • Bake at 425°F for 20-25 minutes or until the pie crust is lightly golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove the mini pies from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

EASY MINI APPLE PIES



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Mini pies are ideal when you are entertaining a crowd. You can prepare them a day ahead, fill with a variety of fillings and no slicing is needed.

Provided by McCormick Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/8 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons flour
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cold butter, cut up
1 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. For the Mini Apple Pies, unroll crusts on lightly floured surface. Using a 3 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 6 rounds from each crust. Re-roll scraps as necessary. Press dough rounds into muffin pan sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Toss apples, brown sugar, flour, vanilla and cinnamon in large bowl. Divide evenly among crusts.
  • For the Topping, mix brown sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon in medium bowl until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle evenly over apple filling.
  • Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.4, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 175.2, Carbohydrate 35.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.4, Protein 3

EASY APPLE MINI-PIES (APPLE PIE)



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These things are so good that your family will have you making them all the time. If you like the little apple pies at McDonald's, these ones are TEN times as good and not gluey-tasting because you use fresh apples. They also make an elegant dessert for dinner parties and few desserts could be cheaper or easier to pull off when you're pressed for time because you can do everything but the baking in advance. I developed this recipe after giving it a lot of thought and my very first batch came out perfect. This recipe handles "mistakes" really well but I have prepared detailed instructions to make it as easy as possible for you -- just make sure that you read the recipe all the way through prior to starting. The crust comes out soft and tender. Prep time does NOT include marinating time but does include apple peeling time. Enjoy!

Provided by Bone Man

Categories     Pie

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 mini-pies, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large apples, Granny Smith
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
4 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice, divided
10 refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (1 can buttermilk biscuits)
1 egg white
2 tablespoons warm water
cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 large lemon
2 quarts cold water

Steps:

  • Peel, core, and slice the apples, dropping the slices into a bowl that is holding the 2 quarts of cold water and the juice of the 1/2 lemon. When the apples are sliced, stir them with your hand so that all the slices get coated with the lemon water. Then, drain the apples completely and place them in a bowl that has a cover and pour in 3/4 cup of the sugar, 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of the cinnamon, and, 1/2 teaspoon of the allspice. Stir gently and allow this mix to marinate (covered) in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
  • Once the apples have marinated and you are ready to bake your mini-pies, preheat your oven to 350-degrees F. (If you are having a dinner party, simply prepare the mini-pies in advance, ready to bake, by having them on the baking tray in the refrigerator, covered with cling wrap -- remove the cling wrap and stick them in the oven about 40 minutes before you intend to serve them).
  • Lay out some parchment paper, or otherwise prepare a flat surface for rolling out the individual biscuits. Dust the surface with some of the flour and flip a biscuit on it to lightly coat both sides and roll it out with a rolling pin. (The kids LOVE to do this!). Add just a little additional flour to each side as needed to keep the dough from sticking to the rolling pin. (I like to rub flour on to my rolling pin before I start, and as needed thereafter). Continue to roll each biscuit until they are each about eight inches across. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO END UP BEING ROUND, OR PERFECT IN ANY WAY! As each crust is finished, stack them on a plate until they're all finished.
  • On a work surface (I use a cookie sheet, but not the one I'll be baking on), lay out a crust and brush the edges with a hand-beaten mixture of the 2 tablespoons of warm water and the egg white. (Save the remaining egg white blend -- you'll need it again!) Then, after stirring the apples but NOT using the juice in the bottom of the bowl, place about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the sliced apples on the center of the crust. Spoon on 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar over these apples and dot the apples with a little butter, about a teaspoonfull for each mini-pie.
  • As each mini-pie crust is filled with the apple blend, fold it over, pressing together the egg-brushed edges so that they stick together. Do this any way you can to get it to stick -- it doesn't have to be pretty!
  • Spray a large baking tray (I use a commercial half-sheet) with the cooking spray and lay out the closed pies on it so that they are not touching one another too much (or, at all if you can manage this). Then, poke each pie top 2 or 3 times with a fork as to allow steam to escape.
  • Blend the topping by mixing 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice in a small bowl. Mix these dry ingredients with a fork. Brush the tops of the mini-pies with the remaining egg white and then sprinkle on a good bit of the topping blend.
  • Bake the mini-pies at 350-degrees F. for 30 minutes. Some of the butter will leak out onto the baking tray but this is normal. As soon as the mini-pies have baked for 30 minutes, remove them from the oven and use a sharp-edged spatula right away to transfer them either to a platter, or, to individual serving plates. Serve hot or very warm.
  • OPTIONAL: A couple of scoops of good vanilla ice cream really gilds the lily on this sweet dessert!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.6, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 9.6, Sodium 473.8, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 41.9, Protein 5.1

HANDHELD APPLE PIES



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These are great for parties or for small getogethers. They allow guests to sample a little bit without feeling guilty afterwards.

Provided by baker4life

Categories     Tarts

Time 55m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (2 count) pre-made boxed pie crusts
1/4 cup butter
4 large tart apples, peeled, cored and cubed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup flour
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Unroll the pie dough and cut using a round or flower shaped cookie cutter.
  • Place each round into a muffin tin and bake until golden brown (about 10 minutes) at the temperature suggested by manufacturer.
  • In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and add to baked mini crusts.
  • To make the topping: mix cinnamon, rolled oats brown sugar and flour cut in butter and place topping on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until light and crunchy.
  • Let topping cool and place on top of apples.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.4, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 123.7, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.1, Protein 2.2

MINI APPLE PIES (SANDRA LEE)



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This recipe from Sandra Lee is for cute little apple pie burrito type snacks that you can feed the kids or yourself and not feel guilty either in terms of money or fat and calories. Great late night munchies too. Simple to prepare and tasty without deep frying. You can sub in your own homemade apple pie filling or use store bought. Enjoy! ChefDLH

Provided by ChefDLH

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 whole wheat tortillas
1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  • 2. Warm the tortillas in a microwave to make them pliable. Divide the apple filling between the 4 tortillas. Fold in ends and then roll up each tortilla.
  • 3. Place on an un-greased baking sheet and make slashes to allow stem to vent. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
  • 4. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 530.4, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.8, Protein 4.7

HAND-HELD APPLE PIES



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When I was in high school, my best friend's mother baked this mini apple pie recipe every year. I was thrilled when she shared it with me-I finally felt like an adult! -Katie Ferrier, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cups finely chopped peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
FINISHING:
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons water
Coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to butter mixture until well blended. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour., Combine the sugar, cinnamon and allspice; set aside. Divide each portion of dough into 12 balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 4-in. circle. Place a tablespoonful of chopped apples on one side. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture; dot with 1/4 teaspoon butter., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and water. Brush edges of pastry with egg wash; fold pastry over filling and seal edges well with a fork. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush remaining egg wash over tops. Cut slits in pastry. Sprinkle with coarse sugar and cinnamon-sugar., Bake at 425° for 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI APPLE PIES



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Made these with some Pillsbury piecrusts we had in the freezer for way past their time and these are great --- recipe says it makes 20 - we made 12, but also used a coffee mug for the biscuit cutter - so my coffee mug may have been bigger than the 3 inches recipe specifies. Also these freeze great! Recipe source: local newspaper

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Tarts

Time 40m

Yield 20 mini pies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 apples, peeled and diced (I used granny smith apples)
2 refrigerated 9-inch pie shells (I used pillsbury roll-out pie crusts)
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine first 5 ingredients (sugar - salt) and then add the apples and toss.
  • Unroll the pie crusts on a floured board and cut 3-inch rounds (note in description), re-roll scraps and cut out more rounds (need an even number of rounds).
  • brush each round with beaten egg and then place a large spoonful of apple mixture in center of half of the rounds, top each with a plain round which you have cut a vent in, sealing edges with a fork or your fingers (we used fingers), sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake pies on baking sheets for 20 minutes or until golden.

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to peel and slice the apples. This will help to prevent the apples from browning.
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, you can use a spoon to spread the egg wash on the pies.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pie crusts. Otherwise, the pies will be difficult to seal.
  • Bake the pies until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the pies cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to prevent the filling from running out.

Conclusion:

These mini apple pies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for a party or a potluck, and they're also great for freezing. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these mini apple pies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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