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Easy Apple Pie Cups with Warm Cinnamon Glaze

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These cozy apple pie cups are baked in muffin tins for easy, shareable treats. Flaky pastry, gooey apple filling, and a warm cinnamon glaze make them the perfect quick dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package refrigerated pie dough (2 crusts, 14 oz)
  • 3 medium apples, peeled and diced (about 2 cups; use a mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into tiny pieces
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2–3 tbsp milk (dairy or dairy-free)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. Peel, core, and dice apples into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until evenly coated and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Unroll pie dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut out 12 circles (about 3-inch diameter) using a round cutter or glass. Re-roll scraps as needed.
  4. Gently press a dough circle into each muffin cup, forming a shell with a rim.
  5. Spoon apple mixture evenly into each dough-lined cup (about 2 tablespoons per cup). Dot tops with tiny pieces of butter and drizzle any leftover juice over cups.
  6. Bake on center rack for 20–25 minutes, until dough is golden and filling is bubbling.
  7. Cool pie cups in pan for 5–10 minutes, then loosen with a spatula or butter knife and transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. For the glaze: In a small saucepan, whisk together powdered sugar, cinnamon, milk (start with 2 tbsp), vanilla, and salt. Warm over low heat until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed.
  9. Drizzle warm cinnamon glaze over each pie cup while still slightly warm. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for best flavor. For gluten-free, use GF pie dough and almond flour. Add glaze while cups are warm for best absorption. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even browning. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze unglazed cups for up to 2 months.

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