Mini Apple Pies (Puff Pastry)

There is nothing like the scent of freshly baked apple pie. These mini apple pies are made from premade puff pastry and a fresh apple filling. They are quick to assemble in a cupcake pan and bake even faster. The pastry crust is buttery and flakey, while the apple filling is tart and sweet. Enjoy one fresh out of the oven!

Warm spices and sugar coat the apples for an irresistible flavor. The puff pastry squares are LOADED with this homemade apple filling. Finished with cinnamon maple glaze, mini apple pies are something special. Enjoy as a preportioned dessert for thanksgiving or any day of the year.

Miniature apple pies are delicious with coffee or tea. Enjoy them as they are, or serve them a la mode with vanilla ice cream or chantilly cream.

Mini Apple Pies with Puff Pastry

Can you go wrong with buttery {premade} puff pastry and homemade apple pie filling? No, you cannot. To make this recipe even more irresistible, the apple pie filling takes minutes to throw together - not much longer than it takes to open a can of apple pie filling. Sugar and cinnamon coat fresh, tart apples for a simple and delicious filling. Here is why you will LOVE this recipe:

• Individualized, handheld desserts already portioned and under 200 calories each
• Easy to make and bakes quickly
• The recipe uses familiar, simple ingredients
• Fresh apple filling infused with warm spices
• No need to mold out pie dough - the muffin pan does the work for you

Ingredients

• Puff Pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• Granny Smith Apples (peeled and diced)
• Granulated Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• All-Purpose Flour
• Unsalted Butter (softened)
• Powdered Sugar (sifted)
• Milk (or water)
• Pure Maple Syrup

See the recipe card for ingredient quantities.

Instructions

Thaw the puff pastry according to the package instructions before making this recipe. Usually, this means thawing one sheet at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours or in the refrigerator overnight.

STEP 1 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare the puff pastry. Unroll one sheet of pastry over a lightly floured surface. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll out the puff pastry to a 10-by-12-inch rectangle. Cut it into 12 pieces.

STEP 2 - Toss the peeled and diced apples in granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and flour until the apples are evenly coated.

STEP 3 - Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin pan. Place a square of puff pastry into each well. Using a cookie scoop, fill each puff pastry square with apple filling.

STEP 4 - Cut the butter into 12 even pieces - place a piece onto the apple filling of each pie. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. *Note - the filling will bubble in the oven as it bakes.

STEP 5 - Allow the pies to cool. Make the glaze and drizzle it over each pie and serve.

Substitutions and Additions

• Granny Smith Apples - Use any other bake-friendly apple, such as Gala, Fuji, Red Delicious, Honey Crisp, or Braeburn.
• Sprinkle each pie with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.

Variations

• Swap the maple cinnamon glaze for apricot glaze or a sprinkling of powdered sugar before service.

Suggested Equipment

• USA Pan Bakeware Muffin Pan
• Chef's Knife
• French Rolling Pin

Storage

Apple pies made with puff pastry are best when eaten the same day as they are made. They will remain fresh for up to 2 days before they start to soften—store puff pastry mini pies covered at room temperature.

How do you reheat an apple pie made with puff pastry? Microwave one pie for 15-30 seconds until warm.

Other Individual Desserts

• Individual Banana Pudding Cups
• Mini Funfetti Cheesecakes
• Mini Chocolate Chip Cheesecakes
• Mini S'mores Cheesecakes
• No-Bake Lime Cheesecake Fluff

How to Serve Mini Apple Pies

These individual apple pies are best served immediately, the same day they are baked. Serve at room temperature or gently warm. While scrumptious as is, these mini pies are equally delicious with toppings. I love to top the pies with vanilla ice cream or homemade chantilly cream.

Expert Tips

1. Lightly flour the work surface before rolling out the puff pastry to prevent sticking.
2. Work quickly and carefully with the puff pastry. If it becomes too warm and difficult to work with, pop it back into the refrigerator to chill.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade puff pastry for this recipe?Feel free to use homemade or premade puff pastry in this recipe.

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