Description
Perfect for when you’re craving apple pie but want a more bite-sized treat. These cupcakes combine a flaky pie crust with a sweet apple filling and a crumbly topping—just like mini apple pies!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 2 pre-made pie crusts (or Homemade All Butter Pie Crust)
- For the Apple Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pecan halves (toasted)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- For the Egg Wash:
- 1 egg, beaten
- For Serving:
- Whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly spray a 24-count mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized pan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples are tender. Stir in the lemon juice and set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and pecans for the crumble topping. Add the butter and mix until crumbly.
- Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface. Use a round cookie cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out 24 rounds. Press each round into the mini muffin cups and brush with the beaten egg wash.
- Divide the apple filling evenly among the pie crusts. Sprinkle the crumble topping over each cupcake and press gently.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges of the crusts are golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Use a knife to loosen the crusts from the muffin cups. Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.
Notes
- Store-bought pie crust is a great shortcut.
- Canned apple pie filling can save time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg