Pancake Mix Apple Pie Muffin Tin Pies
Delightful mini pies with a pancake mix crust, filled with soft cinnamon apples and topped with a buttery crumble.
Ingredients
Pancake Mix Crust
- 1.5 cups 1 and one half cups pancake mix
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Keep the butter cold for the best texture
- 5-7 tablespoons 5 to 7 tablespoons cold milk Add slowly until dough is soft and tacky
- 0.5 teaspoon One half teaspoon cinnamon, optional Optional for added flavor
Apple Pie Filling
- 2 2 apples, diced Use your favorite apple variety
- 0.25 cup One quarter cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 tablespoon One half tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.5 teaspoon One half teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice
- 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter For sautéing the apples
Crumb Topping
- 0.33 cup One third cup brown sugar
- 0.33 cup One third cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup One quarter cup oats
- 0.5 teaspoon One half teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed Keep the butter cold for the best texture
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix the pancake mix, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk slowly, beginning with five tablespoons, until the dough is soft and slightly tacky.
Filling
- Stir together the diced apples, brown sugar, cornstarch, and spice. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes.
- Melt the butter in a pan and cook the apples until they soften and thicken.
- Set the cooked apples aside to cool slightly.
Crumb Topping
- Blend all crumb topping ingredients until they form a soft crumble.
Assembly and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease your muffin tin.
- Roll the dough to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness and cut small circles.
- Press the dough gently into the muffin cups and add a spoonful of apple filling to each.
- Bake mini pies for 12-14 minutes or standard-size pies for 14-17 minutes.
- Once edges are lightly golden and crust feels set, add the crumb topping and return to the oven for a few more minutes.
- Let the pies cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan.
Notes
If you want a stronger cinnamon note, sprinkle a little extra into the dough or filling. For variations, try pears or small berries, and consider adding nutmeg or lemon zest.