Caramel Apple Mini Pie Cups
Caramel Apple Mini Pie Cups are bite-sized desserts filled with cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery pie crust, and rich caramel sauce. Perfect for parties or any occasion, these mini pies offer a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors in a fun, individual portion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini pie cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie crust)
4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes until apples are soft but hold their shape. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, and salt. Simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
- Roll out pie crust and cut out 12 circles (about 3 inches in diameter). Press each circle into the muffin tin.
- Spoon apple filling into each pie crust, pressing lightly. Add a small piece of butter on top of each filled cup.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the crust is golden and apples are bubbling. Let cool for 5-10 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a serving platter.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a different twist, add nuts like pecans or walnuts to the apple filling or caramel sauce.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy butter with plant-based butter and use coconut cream for the caramel sauce.
- These mini pies can be served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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