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Mini Apple Pies are flaky puff pastry crusts baked in a muffin tin, filled with a spiced fresh apple mixture, and topped with a cinnamon maple glaze. These small pies are easy to make, featuring a buttery crust and comforting fall flavors.

  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes (+ thawing time for puff pastry)
  • Yield: 12 mini pies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted (for glaze)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure maple syrup (for glaze)
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk or water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly flour your work surface.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet and gently roll out to a 10 by 12 inch rectangle.
  3. Cut puff pastry into 12 equal squares.
  4. In a medium bowl, toss peeled and diced apples with granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons flour until coated evenly.
  5. Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
  6. Place one puff pastry square into each muffin cup, pressing to line the bottom and sides.
  7. Fill each puff pastry with the apple mixture using a spoon or cookie scoop.
  8. Cut softened butter into 12 equal pieces and place one piece on top of the apple filling in each muffin cup.
  9. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and filling bubbles.
  10. Allow pies to cool slightly.
  11. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and milk or water until smooth and pourable.
  12. Drizzle cinnamon maple glaze over the mini pies before serving.

Notes

Thaw puff pastry according to package instructions (2-3 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator) before starting., Filling will bubble as it bakes—this is normal., Alternative apples like Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn can be used instead of Granny Smith., Light brown sugar can replace granulated sugar for a richer sweetness., Add chopped walnuts or pecans over filling before baking for crunch., Apricot glaze or dusting with powdered sugar can replace maple glaze., Warm caramel sauce can be drizzled instead of glaze for an indulgent twist., Store mini pies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days; puff pastry may soften after that., Reheat single pies in microwave for 15-30 seconds to warm without toughening crust., Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or chantilly cream., To prevent sticking, dust work surface with flour when rolling puff pastry., Work quickly with puff pastry; if softens too much, chill briefly in fridge to maintain flaky layers.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini pie
  • Calories: 198 kcal per serving
  • Fat: 10 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 27 g per serving
  • Protein: 2 g per serving