These Easy Apple Pie Bites deliver the cinnamon-apple flavor of homemade pie in a quick, individual dessert. The open-faced mini pies bake in a muffin tin, making them easy to portion, serve, and share.
Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Bites
Each bite combines tender apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flaky pastry. Using refrigerated pie crust keeps preparation simple while the cooked filling provides classic apple pie flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
- 2 medium apples, such as one Granny Smith and one Honeycrisp
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
How to Make Easy Apple Pie Bites
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Peel and core both apples, then cut them into small, even cubes. Smaller pieces cook quickly and fit neatly into the mini crusts.
Keep every apple cube skinless and approximately the same size. -
Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until tender and glossy. Set the filling aside to cool.
The apples should soften while still holding their shape. -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the pie crusts and cut approximately twelve 3-inch circles using a round cutter or glass.
Cut uniform circles so the mini crusts bake evenly. -
Press one dough circle into each cup of a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Spoon the cooled apple filling into the crusts without overfilling them.
Divide the filling evenly among the twelve open-faced crust cups. -
Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the egg wash over the exposed pastry rims. For extra crunch, sprinkle the rims lightly with sugar if desired.
Egg wash gives the pastry a glossy golden finish. -
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crusts are golden brown and fully cooked. Let the bites cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
Cool the baked bites briefly so the crusts release cleanly. -
Serve warm or at room temperature. Add whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
The open-faced bites are easy to serve as individual desserts.
Tips for the Best Apple Pie Bites
- Mix tart and sweet apples: Granny Smith and Honeycrisp create balanced flavor.
- Cool the filling: Hot filling can soften the unbaked pastry.
- Do not overfill: Leave the pastry rim exposed to prevent spills.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate the unbaked bites, then apply egg wash and bake before serving.
Conclusion
Easy Apple Pie Bites are a practical alternative to a full pie. Their flaky crusts, cinnamon apple filling, and individual size make them well suited to parties, family dinners, and holiday dessert tables.