Apple Pie Muffins Delightful apple pie flavors come together in these charming muffins, perfect for a sweet treat any time of day. Ingredients 2 pre-made, ready to roll pie crusts or Homemade All Butter Pie Crust Apple Filling 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large apples, peeled, cored and diced into 1/4-inch cubes 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons lemon juice Crumble Topping 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup pecan halves, toasted 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg for egg wash Whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce for topping Instructions Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In a medium size pan, melt butter, then add apples, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring often until apples are tender, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and set pan aside to cool. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and pecans. Add butter and mix until crumbly. Roll the pie crust out on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Using a round cookie or biscuit cutter (approximately 3 inches in diameter), cut at least 24 rounds out (12 rounds of each pie crust, if using store-bought). Carefully press each round into the mini muffin pan, using your fingers to shape the edges into a pie crust. Brush egg wash on the top edges of each muffin. Divide the apple filling evenly onto the pie crusts in muffin cups, then top with the crumble topping. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden around the edges. Remove from oven and let cool on a cooling rack. Once cooled, use the tip of a knife to loosen the muffins from the mini muffin cups. Serve the muffins topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
