Name: Salted Maple Mini Pies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 pie crusts, homemade or store-bought; ½ cup butter; ½ cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup pure maple syrup; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon heavy cream; Flaky sea salt for topping

Salted Maple Mini Pies

Salted Maple Mini Pies are rich, buttery, and perfectly sweet with a hint of salt. Easy to make, elegant to serve, and ideal for fall gatherings.

Fall baking is one of my favorite things to do, and maple syrup always feels like the flavor that ties the whole season together. These Salted Maple Mini Pies came from my love for rich, buttery desserts that are small enough to enjoy with your morning coffee or after dinner without feeling heavy. The filling is smooth and sweet with just enough salt to make every bite pop.

When I made these for the first time, I did not even get to take a proper photo before my family started eating them. The maple scent filled the kitchen, and my husband said they reminded him of pecan pie without the nuts. The flaky crust and gooey center make them irresistible, and the touch of sea salt on top brings it all together perfectly.

Now these little pies have become a must-bake every fall. I like to serve them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. They are elegant enough for guests but simple enough for a cozy weekend afternoon. If you love the taste of maple and buttery pastry, this recipe will be one you keep coming back to.

Questions You May Have About This Recipe

Can I use store-bought pie dough?
Yes. Store-bought pie crust works great for this recipe and saves time without changing the flavor much.

Can I make these ahead of time?
You can. Bake them a day ahead and store in an airtight container at room temperature. Warm slightly before serving.

What kind of maple syrup should I use?
Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. Grade A dark or amber maple syrup gives the richest flavor.

Can I make these in a muffin tin?
Yes. A regular muffin tin works perfectly and helps give the pies their neat, mini shape.

Can I skip the salt on top?
You can, but the light sprinkle of sea salt balances the sweetness and adds depth to the flavor.

What You Need to Make Salted Maple Mini Pies

2 pie crusts, homemade or store-bought

½ cup butter

½ cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup pure maple syrup

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon heavy cream

Flaky sea salt for topping

How to Make Salted Maple Mini Pies

Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

Roll out pie crust and cut 4-inch circles. Press each one gently into the muffin cups.

In a saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and maple syrup over medium heat. Stir until smooth.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in eggs, vanilla, salt, and cream until blended.

Pour filling into prepared crusts, filling each about three-quarters full.

Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, until filling is set and crusts are golden.

Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with sea salt before serving.

Tips

Let the filling cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent curdling.

For extra crisp crusts, pre-bake for 5 minutes before filling.

Use a cookie cutter or glass rim to cut even dough circles.

These taste best slightly warm, but they are also great chilled.

Add a small drizzle of extra maple syrup on top before serving for presentation.

Reader Reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “These little pies were perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. Everyone loved the sweet and salty mix.” Janet P.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Made these for a fall brunch and they were a hit. The crust turned out flaky and the filling was silky.” Linda H.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My husband said they were the best maple dessert he has ever had. I’ll be making them again for Christmas.” Carol D.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “So easy to make. I used store-bought crust and they still tasted bakery quality.” Susan T.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Delicious. The sea salt really makes the flavor pop. I plan to gift these during the holidays.” Brenda L.

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