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 ย 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 tookย 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.ย
Meli’s usesย 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
- Addย 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 pushingย up the bottom until they pop out
- Place cookie cups onย 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
- Addย 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 pushingย up the bottom until they pop out
- Place cookie cups onย 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
Dana says
I love that they are mini. Good for portion control-well maybe ๐
Chandice says
Haha, yes! Except I eat too many ๐
Ashley B says
apple pie and cookie?!! what’s not to love?
Noreen says
These are perfect as appetizers or to take in a school lunch.
Donna says
I love the size of these and that there’s no need for a plate or fork. They would be fantastic to take to my family’s Christmas get-together!
vladimir says
i love cookies i will try this
Darlene Carbajal says
I like that it’s high in protein!
sheila ressel says
I love that everyone can have their own individual apple pie. No fighting over who got the biggest piece!
Amanda S. says
I like mini pie desserts. If I make a pie at home, it’s just my husband and I and that’s a lot of pie to eat.
Jeffrey says
I’m a big fan of apple desserts and I like the size, perfect for a snack or even better for a dinner party!
Dee R says
I love apple desserts and this seems to be great for gluten free needs that I have!
Beth B says
Sounds really good – and I love Target!
Sara Zielinski says
I love apple pie so I love this recipe.
Denise M says
these cookies sound amazing and who doesnt love target!
Elle says
I love the apple cinnamon filling. I am a big fan of apple pie.
bn100 says
like the apples
Sarah says
A cashew crust with apples sounds delicious!
KRistin W says
I love that you can make different substitutions for this recipe. You could make your own variations
Tracie Cooper says
I would love to make this amazing recipe for my niece who’s gluten free!
Bridgett Wilbur says
I just love the portion size and I can’t wait to make them tonight.
Renee Kate says
I like the cinnamon and apples in this recipe.