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    Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies in a Muffin Tin

    Published: Oct 15, 2022 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    mini apple pies and apples on cooling rack.
    Apple pies in muffin tin. Mini apple pies with lattice top.

    These classic mini apple pies baked in a muffin tin are a hot and sweet treat to enjoy anytime! They are made with a buttery, flaky puff pastry then filled to the brim with a deliciously gooey apple filling and finished with a decorated pie top. They are absolutely irresistible with an amazing apple spice aroma served warm right out of the oven!

    Mini apple pies and red apples on cooling rack.

    Why you’ll love this recipe

    • These easy, fun sized and perfectly portioned pies are great as an appetizer or dessert for gatherings.
    • They are the perfect size for your little ones to grab for an on-the-go snack!
    • Save on time and opt for convenience by using pre made puff pastry for the crust. They are great for chicken pot pie too!
    • My kids love cutting fun shapes out of the puff pastry and making their own pie toppers – it’s another fun activity the whole family can do together.
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    • Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies in a Muffing Tin

    Ingredients

    Ingredients on table; puff pastry box, vanilla extract, flour, sugar, apples and cinnamon.

    Apples – I use Honeycrisp, they are perfectly sweet. Some other apple varieties that also work well are Gala, Jonagold, pinkLady, and granny smith apples. 

    Cinnamon – is the perfect spice pairing for apples. Feel free to add nutmeg or other seasoning to taste. 

    Vanilla – adds a warm depth of flavor.

    Sugar – for additional sweetness to the sauce. 

    Flour – Helps thicken up the apple filling. 

    Egg – Use for the egg wash, this helps the pie top brown to a nice, golden crust.

    Instrutions

    Steps on how to make mini apple pie in muffin tin.

    1). Cook the apples, cinnamon, sugar, flour, vanilla and water for about 8-10 minutes on medium heat.

    2). Cut the puff pastry dough into 12 squares.

    3). Mold the dough into a greased muffin tin, ensuring the dough covers each cup completely to the top. With the remaining dough, cut up pie topping decorations like heart shapes, leaves, or thin strips for a lattice design. 

    4). Fill each muffin cup with the cooked apples, spoon the sauce about ¾ of the way up each cup.

     

    Steps on baking mini muffin tin apple pie.

    5). Cover each pie with a puff pastry shape cut out, then brush with the egg wash. 

    6). Bake for 18 to 20 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

    Hand holding a mini apple pie with lattice top.

    Enjoy these cute mini pies by it self or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whip cream!

    Pro Tips

    • For decorative tops, flatten the dough out as much as possible, because the puff pastry will puff up when baking! Flattening the dough will make the dough thinner and the cutout shapes will keep their shape better.
    • For a lattice design, you can easily just cut out strips of dough and lace it on top of the pie. 
    • Work quickly with the dough – when it gets too warm, the dough gets sticky. If this happens, put it back in the fridge until it firms up again. 
    • The cook time for these mini apple pies is about 20 minutes, so raw apples may not soften enough in the oven. Pre-cooking the apple filling solves this issue and also yields a delicious gooey sauce to spoon in each pie.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do you cook apples before putting them in a pie?

    Pre-cooking the apples melds the flavors together in the sauce. It also ensures the apples are cooked through when baked.

    Should I egg wash my pie crust?

    Yes, using an egg wash will ensure a beautiful golden crust when baking. 

    Is it necessary to peel apples for pie?

    It is not necessary, but peeling it gets rid of the tough skin that’s left after baking. This might not be for everyone, however I’ve made the pie with apple skin on and it didn’t make a big difference, or at least my kids didn’t mind!

    Do you put apple pie in the fridge after baking?

    Yes, this keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, or once it’s cooked you can freeze it in an airtight container or ziploc bag.

    More recipes with puff pastry to try

    • mini chicken pot pies on cooling rack.
      Mini Puff Pastry Chicken Pot Pie in Muffin Tin
    • Golden puff pastries on a cooling rack
      Easy Pâté Chaud (Vietnamese Meat Pies)

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    mini apple pies with lattice tops.

    Mini Puff Pastry Apple Pies in a Muffing Tin

    Kaylie
    These classic mini apple pies baked in a muffin tin are a hot and sweet treat to enjoy anytime! They are made with a buttery, flaky puff pastry then filled to the brim with a deliciously gooey apple filling and finished with a decorated pie top.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Appetizer, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 pies
    Calories 293 kcal

    Equipment

    • 12 cup muffin tin

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 box Puff Pastry, comes in 2 sheets, ready to bake Pepperidge Farm brand (1)17.3 oz box
    • 5 cups apples, peeled and chopped into ¾" pieces
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 Tablespoon flour
    • 1 ½ cup water
    • 1 egg for egg wash
    • 1 tablespoon water for egg wash

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Remove puff pastry from the freezer and allow to thaw for 30 minutes (or according to package directions). The dough should still be cold, yet easily soft enough to work with.
    • In a medium sauce pan cook the apples, cinnamon, sugar, flour, vanilla and water for about 8 to 10 minutes on medium heat. Set aside.
    • Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 12 squares. Flatten out with a rolling pin or your hands and shape it into each muffin cup, ensuring the dough covers the entire muffin cup.
    • With the remaining dough, cut up pie topping decorations like heart shapes, leaves, or thin strips for a lattice design.
    • Fill each muffin cup with the cooked apples, then spoon the sauce ¾ of the way up each cup.
    • Cover each pie with a puff pastry shape cut out.
    • Make the egg wash, crack an egg into a small bowl, add the water and whisk it together.
    • Brush each pie top with the egg wash. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the top puffs up and is golden.

    Notes

    *Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
    • Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets works the best for this recipe, it cuts perfectly into 12 squares with enough dough leftover to make cutout designs for the tops.
    • For decorative tops, flatten the dough out as much as possible, because the puff pastry will puff up when baking! Flattening the dough will make the dough thinner and the cutout shapes will keep their shape better.
    • For a lattice design, you can easily just cut out strips of dough and lace it on top of the pie. 
    • Work quickly with the dough – when it gets too warm, the dough gets sticky. If this happens, put it back in the fridge until it firms up again. 
    • The cook time for these mini apple pies is about 20 minutes, so raw apples may not soften enough in the oven. Pre-cooking the apple filling solves this issue and also yields a delicious gooey sauce to spoon in each pie.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 12piesCalories: 293kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 88mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Pat

      October 20, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Can you use canned apple pie filling for this recipe?

      • Kaylie

        October 22, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        yes of course!

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