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Caramel Apple Mini Pies

These cute as a button individual Caramel Apple Mini Pies are the perfect size for a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. They’re made using a muffin pan with no other special equipment required to prepare. They can be served chilled, at room temperature or while still warm and gooey fresh from the oven.

Caramel Apple Mini Pies

Easy Caramel Apple Mini Pies Recipe

A big part of the appeal of these mini caramel apple pies is the scrumptious pecan-shortbread crumb topping. They’re delicious and pretty as a picture making it possible for each person to enjoy their own little individual pie. There’s no cutting required, which means they’re sure to appeal to the apple pie fans at your table. Serve them chilled, warm or at room temperature with a scoop or two, of vanilla ice cream. Apples and caramel is a classic flavor combination that will never get old. Check out these other caramel apple goodies Caramel Apple Muffins from Averie Cooks. How to make Caramel Apple Mini Pies: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

  • Apples – Peel, core and chop the apples into small 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Toss with Seasonings – Place into a medium mixing bowl. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, sea salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • Brown Sugar and Butter – Melt together the butter and brown sugar. Allow to bubble for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the apples.
  • Cook – Simmer on medium-low uncovered for 15 minutes until the apples are fork tender and the apples have released their juices. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Thicken – Mix cornstarch with just enough cold water to allow it to completely dissolve to make a slurry. Increase the burner temperature and bring the apples to a boil. Drizzle the cornstarch “slurry” into the apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Cool Filling – Remove from the heat and stir in pure vanilla and heavy cream. Cool completely.
  • Prepare Pan – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz 16 standard cupcake pan with baking spray.
  • Roll Pastry Dough – Roll out the pie crusts. Use a cookie cutter to cut the pie crusts into 4 1/2 inch rounds. Press one round into each muffin tin.
  • Assemble – Divide the caramel apple filling between the pastry shells.
  • Topping – In a small bowl mix together butter and cookie crumbs. Sprinkle on top of each pie.
  • Bake for 35-38 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cool in the pan for 1 hour before attempting to carefully remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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How to Make the BEST Caramel Apple Mini Pies

  • Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Caramel Apple Mini Pies: 8 large Granny Smith apples, lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, ground nutmeg, butter, light brown sugar, cornstarch, water, vanilla, heavy cream, pie crusts refrigerated or homemade, butter and crushed shortbread cookies for the topping.
  • Kitchen tools you’ll need: Medium saucepan, measuring cups and spoons, apple peeler and corer. sharp knife and cutting board, standard size cupcake pans.
  • You can make the apple pie filling in advance and chill until you’re ready to make the pies.
  • These pies can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • You can freeze these pies for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator.
  • Store baked Caramel Apple Mini Pies chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Heat gently in the microwave and enjoy with vanilla ice cream.
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Caramel Apple Mini Pies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time38 minutes
Cooling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 58 minutes
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: apple-pie, caramel-apple-mini-pies
Servings: 16 mini pies
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 8 large Granny Smith apples peeled, cored & cut into small chunks [to equal 8 cups]
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2-3 tsp ground cinnamon [more or less to your taste]
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch [*see cook's note]
  • water
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 [9] inch pie crusts refrigerated or homemade
  • Topping:
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 cup pecan-shortbread cookie crumbs [i.e.Pecan Sandies]

Instructions

  • Filling: Peel, core and chop the apples into small 1/2 inch chunks.
  • Place into a medium mixing bowl. Toss with lemon juice, granulated sugar, cinnamon, sea salt and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan melt together the butter and brown sugar. Allow to bubble for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • To the pot add the apples. Simmer on medium-low uncovered for 15 minutes until the apples are fork tender and the apples have released their juices. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • in a small bowl mix the cornstarch with just enough cold water to allow it to completely dissolve to make a slurry.
  • Increase the burner temperature and bring the apples to a boil. Drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in pure vanilla and heavy cream. Cool completely.
  • Assemble: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spritz 16 wells of standard size cupcake pans with baking spray.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out the pie crusts. Use a cookie cutter to cut the pie crusts into 4 1/2 inch rounds. Re-roll the pastry as needed.
  • Press one round into each muffin tin.
  • Divide the caramel-apple filling between the pastry shells. [May vary, depending on how the filling is divided. May yield as 18 mini pies.]
  • In a small bowl mix together butter and cookie crumbs. Sprinkle on top.
  • Bake for 35-38 minutes until the top is golden and the filling is bubbly. Cool in the pan for 1 hour before attempting to carefully remove to a wire rack to cool completely. [Tip: These pies are deliciously "juicy" so place onto aluminum foil or a cookie sheet to catch drips.]
  • May serve warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

When making these pies, the amount of cornstarch needed to thicken the filling can vary. It depends on the apples themselves, or how vigorously you allow the mixture to boil and how much liquid evaporates while cooking. Start with 2 Tbsp of cornstarch using more as needed to thicken the caramel sauce depending on the amount of juice left in the pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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6 Comments

  1. Hi I see this is a Caramel Apple mini pie recipe. I’m not seeing caramel in the ingredients. Am I overlooking anything? I can NOT wait to make these!!

    Thanks so much

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