Description
These Mini Dutch Apple Pies are the perfect handheld treat with a buttery crust, spiced apple filling, and a sweet crumbly streusel topping. They’re easy to make, fun to serve, and taste just like a classic Dutch apple pie—only smaller!
Ingredients
For the crust:
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1 box refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts total), softened as directed on box
For the filling:
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3 cups peeled, diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the streusel topping:
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
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oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
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Cut crusts into 4-inch circles using a cookie cutter or glass. Press each circle into the muffin tin cups to form mini pie crusts.
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Make the filling: In a bowl, combine diced apples, sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Mix until apples are evenly coated.
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Spoon the filling evenly into each pie crust, filling almost to the top.
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Make the streusel: In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cold butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture is crumbly.
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Sprinkle streusel topping generously over the apple filling.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly.
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
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These freeze well! Just reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
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Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
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Use a mix of apples for more flavor depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg