1-First Steps: Getting Started Begin by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out your pie crusts to 1/8-inch thickness on a floured surface, then cut out 12 circles using a 3.5-inch cutter or cup re-rolling scraps as needed. Fit these dough circles into 12 muffin pan cavities and refrigerate the pan while you prepare the filling.

2-First Steps: In a bowl, combine the chopped apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and nutmeg until the apples are evenly coated. This mixture helps create that signature apple pie flavor you enjoy.

3-Filling and Baking: Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the apple mixture into each crust, and if you’re using butter, top each with one small piece. Use the remaining dough to add decorative tops like lattice or cut-outs, placing them on the pies. Bake for 18-23 minutes until the crust turns golden and the filling bubbles, then cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.