Gluten-free apple pie cookie cups are not only adorable to serve but they taste fantastic! Sweet cinnamon apple pie filling sits inside buttery cookie cups and they are served right up as is…no need for a plate and fork.
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Gluten-Free Apple Pie
The homeyness of apple pie is something everyone should enjoy, even if you don’t make it in a traditional pie crust. Our filling is easy to whip up and has all the warm flavors of stewed apples, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Any variety of apple will do to make our apple pie filling. Fuji, Granny Smith, pink lady, really any of them will work. It will more depend on how sweet you like  your filling.
What are the best apples for apple pie?
Any variety of apple will do to make our apple pie filling. Traditionally, firm tart apples are what people use but any of them will work. It really depends on how sweet you like your filling.
Here are some of the most common apples used in apple pie filling…
- Granny Smith
- Golden Delicious
- Jazz
- Jona Gold
- Pink Lady
Gluten-Free Cookie Cups
Making gluten-free cookies into cups is so fun! You can take any GF cookie mix that you like and prepare it into cups but we’ve found that Meli’s Cashewlicious Gluten-Free Cookie Mix works fantastically.
I love that the two Melissa founders took a family recipe passed down from generation to generation, to make a delicious cookie that was naturally gluten-free. No flour is used just oats and other great ingredients.Â
Meli’s uses certified gluten-free oats in all of their cookies and mixes. They also do intentional, routine and scheduled testing of their products for gluten contamination and fall well below the guidelines of the FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Rule.
How to make gluten-free apple pie cookie cups
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 12 cup silicone muffin pan
- In a large bowl, mix egg, nut butter and butter
- Add Meli’s Cashewlicious Gluten-Free Cookie Mix, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Take 2 1/2 T rounds of cookie dough at a time and place them in each muffin well
- With greased hands, press up sides so that bottom and sides are the same thickness forming a cookie cup
- Bake 7-9 minutes until edges are set
- Meanwhile, make the apple pie filling by tossing the diced apples with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside
- In a medium saute pan, make a slurry with the cornstarch, spices, brown sugar and water or apple juice
- Bring to a boil whisking often
- Add the apples and bring to a boil
- Simmer until tender about 10-12 minutes
- When cookie cups are done, remove them from oven and push down center of the cookie cup with your hands if it popped up a bit to create that cookie cup well again
- Place them in the freezer for an hour then gently remove them by folding back the silicone pan around each and pushing up the bottom until they pop out
- Place cookie cups on your serving platter and spoon 1-2 T of warm apple pie filling into each well
- Serve with a sprinkling of course salt or fresh ground nutmeg
How do I store leftovers?
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve at room temperature or pop them in the microwave for 30 seconds to make them warm.
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Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookie Cups
Ingredients
- 1 box Meli's Cashewlicious Gluten-Free Cookie Mix
- 1/2 C cashew butter (or other nut butter works too)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp salted butter, softened
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 5 C diced apples of your choosing (about 4 medium apples)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 3/4 C brown sugar
- 1/4 C cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- dash of salt
- 1 1/2 C water or apple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 12 cup silicone muffin pan
- In a large bowl, mix egg, nut butter and butter
- Add Meli's Cashewlicious Gluten-Free Cookie Mix, cinnamon and nutmeg
- Take 2 1/2 T rounds of cookie dough at a time and place them in each muffin well
- With greased hands, press up sides so that bottom and sides are the same thickness forming a cookie cup
- Bake 7-9 minutes until edges are setMeanwhile, make the apple pie filling by tossing the diced apples with lemon juice in a bowl and set aside
- In a medium saute pan, make a slurry with the cornstarch, spices, brown sugar and water or apple juice
- Bring to a boil whisking oftenAdd the apples and bring to a boil
- Simmer until tender about 10-12 minutes
- When cookie cups are done, remove them from oven and push down center of the cookie cup with your hands if it popped up a bit to create that cookie cup well again
- Place them in the freezer for an hour then gently remove them by folding back the silicone pan around each and pushing up the bottom until they pop out
- Place cookie cups on your serving platter and spoon 1-2 T of warm apple pie filling into each well
- Serve with a sprinkling of course salt or fresh ground nutmeg
Karla R. says
I love that it contains apples, so yummy!
Shauna says
It seems like an easy recipe.
NICOLE MARTIN says
It sounds so easy to make and looks really yummy!
Kayley says
I appreciate that there are chocolate chips in the dough.
Jessica To says
I love cookies and apple pie so it sounds good to me.
Stefanie says
I love the cute cookie cups in this recipe and the filling flavor!
Sara Zielinski says
I think this is an amazing recipe that is perfect for the fall and holiday season.
Rachel says
I love that it is fairly easy to make!
Emily says
Love how easy this is!
Georgiana S says
I love how cute and fun this recipe is in making individual mini apple pie cups!
Will G says
I love that it is an Apple Pie cookie cup… Never had one before, but sounds great!
Erica Dermer says
I just love these cookie cups! Such a cute idea!
Kelly D says
I love the cookie cups. These would be great for a party.
Tera says
So excited to try these! Love all the awesome ideas you come up with!!
Chandice says
Thanks! You can fill them with anything too so the Skys the limit!
Traci Washburn says
I LOVE Melis!!!
Patricia E says
I love how simple this recipe is. This is something I could totally do with my kids.
Ray S says
I like the ease in making this recipe and the cookie cups seem tasty.
Renata S says
I love that this uses diced apples inside the recipe as it makes a delicious comforting winter dessert for the family!
Maryann D. says
I love that this recipe uses Meli’s Cashewlicious Gluten-Free Cookie Mix. It seems fun to make and so tasty to bring to a party. My family would enjoy Gluten-Free Apple Pie Cookie Cups.
Chandice says
They are definitely fun and the perfect party food because you don’t even need a plate….they are their own cup 😉
Sydney says
Yum!! This sounds so good!