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    Mini Apple Tart Recipe

    Published: Oct 11, 2021 · Modified: Oct 29, 2021 by Ang Paris · Leave a Comment
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    These Mini Apple Pie Tarts are delicious and perfect for Fall entertaining.
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    Planning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmamaPlanning to entertain this holiday season? Try these Mini Apple Pie Tarts. All the delicious flavors of apple pie, in an easy party size. via @jugglingactmama

    With lots of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, you will love our Mini Apple Tart Recipe. These mini apple pie tarts are made right in a muffin tin and perfect for any Fall get together - or just because! Plus they're super kid friendly and a nice twist on our Southern Apple Pie Recipe.

    Mini Apple Pie Tarts on an assortment of white serving platters, surrounded by fresh apples.
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    • 💭 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🧂 Ingredients
    • 🔪Instructions
    • Equipment
    • 🍴 Serving Suggestions
    • ⭐ Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • ⏲️ Storage
    • 😋 Similar Recipes
    • Mini Apple Tart Recipe

    Our mini apple pie tarts are an adorable and delicious dessert that would look beautiful on your Thanksgiving table.

    Get the kids in the kitchen this fall to make your own mini apple pies. Kids of all ages can use these little pie crust cutters to make the shapes for the top of the tart. Then, let them brush the tops with the egg wash using the pastry brush. These are great tasks for hand-eye coordination for your little ones. For older kids, this recipe is great for practicing using the vegetable peeler or even knife skills depending on how old your children are now.

    Trust me when I say that you're going to want to try this little yummy apple pies! 

    💭 Frequently Asked Questions

    Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about mini apple pie tarts.

    What are the best apples for baking?

    First things first, start with fresh apples just as you would for apple crisp or classic apple pie. After all, these are just like an apple pie, just in mini form.
    My favorite apples for eating or baking are Pink Lady or Honeycrisp apples because I love the crispness of them. They can hold up during baking and don't become mushy like McIntosh apples.
    Some of the other best apples for baking: Jonagold, Cortland, Braeburn, and Fuji. However, several readers have told me that they prefer granny smith apples.

    What do I use if I don't have Apple Pie Spice Mix?

    If you do not have your own Apple Pie Spice , or a store-bought spice mix you can use the following:
    ➡️ 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
    ➡️ ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
    ➡️ ½ teaspoon allspice
    ➡️ ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

    Do you cook apples before making apple pie?

    Do not cook the apples first or you'll end up with applesauce, basically. For this recipe, you'll be putting fresh raw apples into the pie crust.

    What is the best way to grease a muffin tin?

    Cooking spray is probably the easiest way to grease a muffin pan, but it's not necessarily the best way. I find that melted butter applied with a pastry brush, or wadded up paper towel works very well at keeping muffins, pie crust and anything else you baking in a muffin tin from sticking.

    🧂 Ingredients

    This recipe for mini apple pie tarts will make about 18 tarts.

    • Apples
    • All-purpose flour
    • Sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Apple Pie Spice
    • Butter
    • Egg
    • Refrigerated pie crust

    🔪Instructions

    This is meant to be a brief overview of the mini apple pies recipe. For step-by-step instructions and a full printable recipe card with ingredients, please scroll down to the teal box below or Jump to Recipe.

    1. Peel, core and cut the apples into a small dice.
    2. (Optional step, toss the apples with a little bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.)
    3. In a large bowl, mix the apples with the flour, sugars, and spices.
    4. Toss to coat and set aside.
    5. Preheat the oven to 400-degrees, and grease the muffin tin. Set aside and prepare the dough.
    6. On a floured surface, roll out your dough just slightly, take care not to make it too thin. Using a 3.5-inch cookie cutter, the ring of a mason jar lid or a glass, cut circles for the bottom crust.
    7. Then, gently push the circles of dough into each of the wells in the muffin tin.
    8. Next, spoon the apple pie filling into each of the muffin cups.
    9. After that, dot each tart with a ½ teaspoon of butter.
    10. You can top these little tarts however you like - I used the remaining dough to cut some some Fall cookie cutters to decorate the top of my tarts.
    11. Make the egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk.
    12. Brush the top of the dough decorations with the egg wash.
    13. Bake the pie tarts in the oven for 18-22 minute, depending on your oven, until they are golden brown.
    14. Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, before carefully removing them from the tins and allow them to cool on a cooling rack.
    Collage of images showing the process of making mini apple tarts.

    Equipment

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    • pastry brush
    • muffin tins
    • pie crust cutters (optional)

    🍴 Serving Suggestions

    Whether you serve these just like this, dusted with powdered sugar, topped with a dollop of store-bought or homemade whipped cream, or alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, everyone is going to love these muffin tin apple pies! It would also be delicious with a caramel drizzle on top. They would also taste great with a drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.

    Square, close up image of a mini apple tart next to a clean kitchen towel.

    ⭐ Tips

    I use store-bought pie dough because I love shortcuts! However, homemade pie crust will work also. The exact amount of pie dough you will use will vary by the design(s) you choose to put on top of the tarts.

    While these are mini apple pie tarts, be sure to use a regular size muffin tin and not a mini muffin pan.

    📖 Variations

    We recommend that you try our mini apple pie tarts for the first time just as it is written for the best results, because that is how the recipe has been tested.

    However, the next time you make it, you might consider one of these different ways of making this great recipe.

    • You can make this recipe using other fruits like peaches, pears, and nectarines. Or, combine apples with another fruit.
    • Instead of using pie crust dough for the top of the mini tarts, make a streusel topping in a small bowl with flour, oats, brown sugar and butter until they become coarse crumbs.
    • Mix a handful of dried cranberries, cherries, raisins or even chopped walnuts into the apple mixture.

    ⏲️ Storage

    To Store: These mini apple tarts keep beautifully in the fridge for about a week and were the perfect little additions for everyone's lunches this week. Be sure to refrigerate them in an airtight container. (These are my favorite containers.)

    To Reheat: If you'd like to serve these warm, pop 2 on a plate in the microwave for about 45-seconds. You can also add more time, if necessary.

    To Freeze: Start by placing the completely cooled apple tarts onto a baking sheet. Flash freeze them for 1 hour. Remove the mini desserts from the freezer and wrap each one in plastic wrap. Then, take all of the tarts and place them into a labeled freezer bag. I find that these are best thawed and eaten within 1 month.

    To Thaw: Remove the tarts from the freezer and unwrap them. Place them into an airtight container and allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge.

    😋 Similar Recipes

    If you like these yummy mini apple pie tarts, you might also like to try Mom's Apple Pie. Here are a few other recipes you might like:

    • Chocolate Strawberry Hand Pies - these are decadent and delicious for Valentine's Day.
    • Banana Cream Pie - The silkiest pie you'll ever taste.
    • Blueberry Pie Tarts - Easy and so delicious.

    Next time, try one of these delicious apple recipes:

    • Apple Carrot Bread
    • Apple Streusel Bread Recipe
    • Apple Spiced Bundt Cake
    • Easy Toffee Apple Dip
    Square, close up image of mini apple pie tarts topped with whipped cream on a variety of white serving dishes.

    Mini Apple Tart Recipe

    These Mini Apple Pie Tarts are delicious and perfect for Fall entertaining.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Mini Apple Pie Tarts, Mini Apple Tart Recipe
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 145kcal
    Author: Ang Paris

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    Equipment

    • pastry brush
    • muffin tins
    • pie crust cutters (optional)

    Ingredients

    • 8-½ cups chopped apples
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour heaping (don't level off)
    • 1-½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 3-¼ teaspoons Apple Pie Spice
    • 6 teaspoons butter cut in half
    • egg
    • 3-4 individual pieces refrigerated pie crust

    Instructions

    • Peel, core and cut the apples into a small dice.(Optional step, toss the apples with a little bit of lemon juice to prevent browning.)
    • In a large bowl, mix the apples with the flour, sugars, and spices.
    • Toss to coat and set aside.
    • Preheat the oven to 400-degrees, and grease the muffin tin. Set aside and prepare the dough.
    • On a floured surface, roll out your dough just slightly, take care not to make it too thin. Using a 3.5-inch cookie cutter, the ring of a mason jar lid or a glass, cut circles for the bottom crust.
    • Then, gently push the circles of dough into each of the wells in the muffin tin.
    • Next, spoon the apple pie filling into each of the muffin cups.
    • After that, dot each tart with a ½ teaspoon of butter.
    • You can top these little tarts however you like - I used the remaining dough to cut some some Fall cookie cutters to decorate the top of my tarts.
    • Make the egg wash by beating 1 egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk.
    • Brush the top of the dough decorations with the egg wash.
    • Bake the pie tarts in the oven for 18-22 minute, depending on your oven, until they are golden brown.
    • Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes, before carefully removing them from the tins and allow them to cool on a cooling rack.

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    For best results, be sure to check our Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help your delicious recipe come out perfectly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
    Please Note: I am not a registered dietician. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
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