The wonderful smell of apples and cinnamon fills your home, bringing a warm feeling and sweet memories. These mini apple pies made with puff pastry in a muffin tin hold all of that warmth but with a modern twist. Puff pastry is a smart shortcut, giving you the nice, flaky, golden-brown crust without spending too much time.
Think back to your last dessert, the one that wowed your guests. These mini pies have that impressive look. When you serve them, people’s faces light up when they see individual pies. It seems like you have put in a lot of effort, though in reality, they are quick to make. Each pie’s small size adds even more charm. There is something delightful about having your special little pie, isn’t there?
I remember my first experience with puff pastry cups. It was a chilly winter night at a friend’s dinner party. The talk was fun, and the room felt cozy. Then our host brought out a tray of cute little pastry cups filled with spiced apples. As we took our first bites, the room became quiet. The crispy, buttery layers of pastry mixed perfectly with the soft, warm apple filling. It was a magical moment. Right then, I knew I had to find that recipe and try it at home.
Although these apple pie cups may not seem like a healthy treat, you can make them better for you. For example:
If you are following a plant-based diet, you can easily make these vegan. Use plant-based butter and vegan puff pastry. You can even replace sugar in the filling with maple syrup, giving a nice flavor boost. These little changes increase nutrition without losing taste. This recipe is wonderful because it’s flexible – you can adapt it to fit different diets and tastes.
Whether you are a skilled baker or starting your journey in the kitchen, these mini apple pies are sure to become a favorite. They are simple for beginners, yet striking enough to impress at gatherings. Why not try making them? You may discover they become your favorite dessert for creating sweet moments with loved ones.
To make Apple Pie Cups with Puff Pastry, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly spray a muffin pan with cooking spray.
Cut each sheet of puff pastry into nine equal squares.
Place each piece of pastry into one of the muffin cups and press down. Transfer the muffin pan to the oven and bake the pastry cups for 10 minutes.
Once the pastry cups start to brown, remove the pan from the oven and allow to rest for five minutes.
Place 6 cubed apples and the juice of one lemon in a medium saucepan with ¼ cup of water. Heat until the mixture starts to simmer. Cook for eight minutes.
Combine ⅔ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, ½ a teaspoon of allspice, ¼ teaspoon of ginger, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the apples and stir to combine. Simmer for a further two minutes before removing from heat. Leave to cool slightly.
Using a spoon, press down the center of each baked pastry cup.
Fill each cup with the apple filling.
Return the muffin pan to the oven and bake for 5 - 10 minutes.
Leave the apple pie cups cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool.
Serve with ice cream, whipped cream or custard.
These Apple Pie Cups with Puff Pastry are easy and taste amazing! If you try these mini pies, please come back and leave a review telling me what you think!
Delicious
These are lush! Made ‘em for our dinner party, and they blew minds! So easy and delish. Honestly, folks were asking for seconds! Total hit, can’t wait to whip these up again. Yum!
Delicious! I remember making these at a friend's winter party, and everyone was amazed. The puff pastry is so easy to work with, and the apple filling is just lovely with cinnamon. A perfect treat that warms the heart and brings back sweet memories.
These mini apple pie cups are a game changer! Super simple and remind me of cozy nights with friends.
Delicious!
I made these apple pie puff pastry cups for a family gathering last week. Everyone was impressed by their cute appearance and delicious taste. The puff pastry was so flaky and paired wonderfully with the warm apple filling. A delightful treat that will be added to my regular recipes!
Delicious! My kids loved making these together on a rainy day. Perfect treat for family time!
¡Estoy tan emocionada! Hice estas mini tartas de manzana y fueron un éxito en la cena. La mezcla de manzanas con canela me trajo recuerdos de mi abuela. Usé masa integral, y todos amaron la textura crujiente. Es definitivamente una receta que convertiré en habitual. Gracias por compartirla!
Delicious. Hice estos pastelitos de manzana para una cena familiar y todos quedaron encantados. La mezcla de manzana y canela fue un éxito total. Nunca había usado masa de hojaldre antes, pero fue muy fácil y el resultado fue impresionante. Definitivamente los haré de nuevo.
Loved these cups
I made these cute little apple pie cups for a family gathering, and they were a hit! The puff pastry was easy to work with, and they looked so pretty on the table. Everyone loved how flaky they were with the warm apple filling. A wonderful dessert for making sweet memories!
Wow! These little pies are a game changer! So easy and delish! Everyone loved 'em at the fam dinner.
So easy, so yum! Major crowd-pleaser.
OMG, these apple pie puff pastry cups are just fab! Made 'em for my mate's gathering and they were a total hit! The crispy pastry with the sweet, spiced apples was just delicious. They're super easy to whip up too, so I'm def gonna make 'em again. Loved the coziness they brought! ❤️
These cups remind me of my childhood baking with my mom.
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