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Mini Apple Pie Wonton Cups

By:Nagi
Published:21 Nov '14Updated:13 Nov '20
36 Comments
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When you’re pressed for time to make dessert for a crowd, try Mini Apple Pie for a fabulous quick fix bites! Apple pie filling in crispy baked cups made of wonton wrappers. You can make a whole tray of these in just over 15 minutes. Great to make ahead and assemble just prior to serving.

Mini Apple Pies made with wonton cups with a dollop of cream, ready for serving.

Whenever I go to the Asian grocery store, I have a list of pantry essentials that I regularly stock up on and wonton wrappers are always on the list. They freeze really well and not only are they great for making….ummm, well, wontons…..they are actually really versatile to use for other bite size goodies. I’ve used them for mini triangles, faux mini cannoli and most commonly, to make little cups for sweet and savoury fillings.

“You can make a whole tray of these in just over 15 minutes. Start to finish.”

I’ve previously shared my Caesar Salad Wonton Cups which is one example of a savoury treat you can make with wonton cups. And these mini Apple Pies are an example of a sweet treat.

These can be made using a frozen pastry instead of wonton wrappers. The big difference is that you save yourself the time cutting out pastry rounds because the wonton wrappers are the perfect size for making cups using muffin trays. They only take 10 to 15 minutes to bake golden brown and crispy (with the help of a quick spray of oil) and while it is baking, you can make the pie filling which makes these little treats you can make in just over 15 minutes, start to finish. (Tip: To make these even faster, you can use canned Apple Pie filling).

Six Mini Apple Pies made with wonton cups with a dollop of cream.

“These are great make ahead. The wonton cups stay fresh for days and the filling and cream can be made the day before.”

The other great thing about these little treats is that you can prepare all the elements in advance and assemble it just prior to serving. The wonton cups can be stored for a couple of days in an airtight container, and the Apple Pie Filling can be made the day before, as can the cream. To assemble, all you have to do is reheat the Apple Pie Filling in the microwave until warm (not hot), then scoop it into the cups and top with cream.

I was inspired to make Apple Pie because my friend Meggan from Culinary Hill has been on a mission to create the ultimate Apple Pie. While I empathise, hearing about her trials and tribulations to create the perfect Apple Pie, it’s also the reason why I know I can trust recipes I get from her blog. Meggan, we appreciate your efforts and can’t wait to see your Apple Pie!

Oh, and before I forget, each of these little beauties are only 140 calories. But I don’t want to promote how low cal these are because there is no way anyone will stop at just one!

– Nagi

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Mini Apple Pie Wonton Cups

Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 20 mins
Dessert
4.70 from 13 votes
Servings18
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When you're pressed for time, these mini apple pies are great to prepare for a crowd! All the elements can be prepared ahead then it takes just minutes to assemble to serve.

Ingredients

  • 18 wonton wrappers
  • Oil spray

Apple Pie Filling

  • 5 cups small diced , peeled Granny Smith apples (around 1.5 lb / 800g, 5 medium size apples)
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste, depends on tartness of apples)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Pinch of salt

Cream

  • 3/4 cup whipping cream (unwhipped)
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (icing sugar), sifted
  • Few drops vanilla essence

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 390F/200C.
  • Mould wonton wrappers into standard size muffin tin / cupcake trays. Spray lightly with oil (this helps them bake evenly golden) then bake for 10 to 15 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove from oven and let cool in the muffin tins.
  • Meanwhile, place Apple Pie Filling ingredients in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to simmer, then turn the heat down to medium. Let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the apple is softened, around 8 minutes. There should be no liquid left, just a syrupy coating on the apple. Adjust sweetness to taste. The amount of sugar required differs depending on the tartness/sweetness of the apples. Remove from heat and let cool until it is warm.
  • Meanwhile, whip cream and powdered sugar (icing sugar) until soft peaks form.
  • To serve, spoon still warm Apple Pie Filling into wonton cups and top with a dollop of cream. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes:

1. You could use canned Apple Pie Filling instead of fresh apples. You will only need to cook the filling for a few minutes just to bring the flavours together and warm the filling through because the apple will already be soft and doesn't need to be cooked to soften.
2. To make ahead:
- cool the wonton cups then store in an airtight container for up to 2 days;
- whip the cream, cover then store in the refrigerator overnight until required; and
- cool the Apple Pie Filling, cover then store in the fridge up to overnight. If excess water pools on the surface, scoop it off then reheat in the microwave until warm. Then spoon into the wonton cups and top with cream.
3. Nutrition per serving.
Mini Apple Pie Wonton Cups Nutrition

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 82gCalories: 142cal (7%)Carbohydrates: 27.6g (9%)Protein: 3.3g (7%)Fat: 2.1g (3%)Saturated Fat: 1.1g (7%)Cholesterol: 8mg (3%)Sodium: 194mg (8%)Potassium: 76mg (2%)Fiber: 1.6g (7%)Sugar: 7.4g (8%)Vitamin A: 50IU (1%)Vitamin C: 4.1mg (5%)Calcium: 20mg (2%)Iron: 1.3mg (7%)
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36 Comments

  1. Pam says

    August 26, 2022 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    Made these yesterday and they were a HUGE hit !
    My grandson couldn’t stop eating them and the rest of us enjoyed two each.
    First attempt with wonton wrappers burnt in 10mins in oven, oops ! Next lot I cooked for 8 mins on 175C and they were perfect.
    Base light gold colour and top had tinged edges of light golden colour.
    Yum, yum yum…..

    Reply
  2. Robyn says

    April 24, 2022 at 4:23 am

    Nagi could this apple filling be used in puff pastry apple turnovers

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 24, 2022 at 7:02 pm

      Yes it could Robyn! N x

      Reply
  3. Michelle says

    November 13, 2021 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    Excellent recipe, and very quick and easy to make. The wontons are a great idea! I am going to try it with waffle cones for my next batch. Thanks for yet another 5 star recipe, Nagi!

    Reply
  4. Cathy says

    February 11, 2021 at 3:01 pm

    Hi Nagi, Love this concept, but find wonton wrappers can be a bit hard. Could I use puff pastry rounds instead of the wrappers? Do you think they could be done the day before? I’d serve them with vanilla bean ice cream.
    Thanks
    Cathy

    Reply
  5. Wendy says

    January 21, 2020 at 1:07 pm

    Hi Nagi
    Love these wonton recipes.
    Wondering though if you could advise the size of your muffin tins. Eg how much liquid – as mine either seem to deep or to shallow .. thank you

    Reply
  6. Kym says

    March 19, 2019 at 11:02 pm

    5 stars
    Was lazy last night just made your apple recipe and had it with vanilla bean icecream…so good..thank you for another winner Nagi

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 20, 2019 at 3:30 pm

      Woot! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  7. Gary Settles says

    July 12, 2016 at 3:16 am

    3 stars
    These are made with a Creme Anglaise when we cater. Very flavorful and nice presentation but to be honest the Wonton Wrappers when crisp can be a bit unwieldy and hard for mouth feel. We are switching to phyllo dough for flakiness and lighter texture.

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 15, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Hi Gary! I agree, phyllo is much softer and nicer 🙂 This is what I make when I need something quick and easy because it’s much faster than working with phyllo!

      Reply
  8. sandie behrens says

    April 24, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    why not canned cherries ——

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      April 26, 2016 at 8:55 am

      You certainly could! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Annette Lestochi says

    September 6, 2015 at 7:33 am

    5 stars
    Ok, so I modified a little… Used canned filling straight from the can, added some diced cheddar cheese to the bottom of the cooked wonton, and topped with some left over cinnamon frosting from last week’s pumpkin cupcakes! Perfect little treat! Thanks for putting it out there for us!~

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      September 6, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      That’s brilliant! Modifying is fab – whatever works for you 🙂 And I LOVE the addition of frosting!! I feel like you’ve just taken these to another level…a bit jealous! 😉 N x

      Reply
  10. Amber says

    May 3, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    4 stars
    I made these but used canned pie filling because I didn’t regular apple. They were gooey and extremely yummy. We used vanilla bean ice cream instead of whipped topping. Thanks for sharing. I posted a link to your post on my blog.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      May 3, 2015 at 6:53 pm

      Hi Amber! I’m so glad you enjoyed this!! Thank you very much for coming back to share your feedback. Popping over to check out your blog! N x

      Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:16 am

    4 stars
    Thanks so much for this! I LOVE apple pie and this will be a perfect dessert to my panda-themed baby shower.
    Question, how would you modify the ingredients for more people? I’m afraid just doubling the recipe may not yield as good a result. This will be for a party of about 75.

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 31, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Rebecca! Doubling the recipe is just fine! The apples will need to cook for a touch longer if you make double and cook them in one pot, but there is no problem with that and you can test that simply by taste testing 🙂 And the wonton cups definitely stay nice and crispy even if made ahead so it’s perfect for a large party! Panda-themed baby shower sounds adorable! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    December 1, 2014 at 11:31 am

    5 stars
    OMG! I made these for Thanksgiving and they were PERFECT!!!! Quick, easy, and super delicious! I served them with some nice vanilla bean ice cream on the side. There wasn’t a single one left! This is my new go-to party dessert!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      December 2, 2014 at 6:03 am

      I’m so glad you liked it!! It is so fast to make, isn’t it??!! I know it’s not traditional, but they are so much FUN!

      Reply
  13. Melissa Thomas says

    November 26, 2014 at 6:00 am

    Love this idea and I love how quick these can be made! Pinned them for potlucks and summer picnics!
    I also had no idea that you could freeze wonton wrappers! That is a great tip!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 26, 2014 at 7:04 am

      Thanks so much Melissa! YES this is perfect for potlucks and picnics!!

      Reply
  14. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:57 am

    5 stars
    I have never cooked with wonton wrappers but now I am so excited! I love how creative these are!! They look delicious!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 25, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thanks Annie!! I am obsessed with using wonton wrappers. I will fill them sweet and savoury things!

      Reply
  15. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    November 24, 2014 at 4:31 am

    This is SO creative! I love this idea! Tender and sweet apples with that wonderful crunch you get from the wontons – (not to mention I could eat an entire pack of cooked wonton wrappers just by themselves). I haven’t settled on a dessert for Thanksgiving this year – but hallelujah, I’ve finally found one! I can’t wait to try this!!!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 24, 2014 at 8:41 am

      Thanks Kathleen!! I really do like these, even though they aren’t the classic apple pie, I love them so much!

      Reply
  16. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    November 22, 2014 at 8:24 am

    5 stars
    I’ve had these before and they’re like a little bite of heaven for someone who loves apple pie as much as I do. 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 22, 2014 at 10:28 am

      Oh wow, really?! To tell you the truth, I didn’t even think to search for a recipe! Did you share the one you made on your blog??

      Reply
  17. Immaculate says

    November 22, 2014 at 7:55 am

    5 stars
    These would great for this season love the idea!Quick question . I accidentally left my wontons out and they dried up . Is there a way I could have salvaged it or are they pretty much gone?

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 22, 2014 at 10:29 am

      I’m not sure Imma, I’m sorry! I must admit I’ve never done that before 🙂 I would be interested to know if dabbing them with a damp paper towel (or covering them with a damp paper towel for a while) would help?

      Reply
  18. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    November 22, 2014 at 7:10 am

    5 stars
    What a fun and flavorful little appetizer – and so easy. I love them!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 22, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Thanks Marissa!! “Fun” is the right word actually. They aren’t like real apple pies, being in a crispy cup, but they are tasty and cute!

      Reply
  19. Mira says

    November 21, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    These looks cute and delicious! I love apple pie, but the idea of mini cups sounds better. Will have to try them soon! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 22, 2014 at 5:42 am

      Apple Pie is the BEST! I love it too, but sometimes I just don’t have the energy to make it even using store bought pastry! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Tara @ Deliciously Declassified says

    November 21, 2014 at 5:17 am

    These are adorable and look so good! Never tried using a wonton wrapper for something sweet! Great idea 🙂

    Reply
    • Nagi | RecipeTin says

      November 22, 2014 at 5:46 am

      Thanks Tara!! Anything in mini size is adorable, isn’t it?! 😉

      Reply

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