Easy Delicious Apple Pie Cups
These apple pie cups are a cozy, fuss-free dessert that delivers classic apple pie flavor in a convenient, shareable mini form. Perfect for quick baking and warm, comforting moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 package (14 oz / 400 g) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Sugar for sprinkling (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium bowl, toss chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), lemon juice, and flour until evenly coated.
- Unroll refrigerated pie crust on a lightly floured surface and cut out 12 circles about 4 inches in diameter.
- Press each dough circle into a 12-cup muffin tin, covering bottom and sides without stretching.
- Fill each crust-lined cup with about 2 tablespoons (30 g) of apple filling, avoiding overfilling.
- Top each cup with another dough circle or create a lattice top with dough strips. Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar if desired.
- Bake on the middle rack for 25–30 minutes until crusts are golden and filling is bubbly.
- Let the cups cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set the filling.
- Carefully remove from muffin tin and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor and texture. Avoid overfilling to prevent soggy crusts or overflow. Chill dough if it softens while working. Prebaking crust shells for 5 minutes can help crispiness. For vegan or gluten-free options, substitute crust and egg wash accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple pie cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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