These Mini Apple Pie Taco Boats are made in under 30 minutes, full of flavor, and SO CUTE! Toasted taco boats are sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and topped with apple pie filling and pie crust.
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Apple Pie Taco Boats
These apple pie taco boats are one of the cutest desserts I’ve seen! They’re individually-sized and super delicious.
Turn classic apple pie into a mini dessert that’s fun for the whole family, and really easy to make. Serve these mini pies after dinner or for an easy party dessert!
Why You’ll Love these Mini Apple Pies
- QUICK DESSERT: You can make this delicious dessert in just half an hour!
- KID-FRIENDLY: The kids will LOVE these little desserts. They’re so cute and the perfect size for kids.
- APPLE PIE MADE EASY: No need to spend hours in the kitchen for this apple pie inspired recipe!
How to Make Apple Pie Boats
*Check the recipe card below for the full instructions and ingredients list.
- Preheat oven and cut pie crust dough into strips.
- Brush the outside of each taco boat with melted butter, then sprinkle cinnamon sugar all over.
- Place the boats on a baking sheet and fill them with apple pie filling. Then place the strips of pie crust on top.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve them up with ice cream and enjoy!
What are taco boats?
For this dessert, I used the Old El Paso mini taco boats. They are little bowl-like taco shells that stand up and hold lots of ingredients. They are great for making little tacos and appetizers, but I wanted to make a fun taco boat dessert to try out!
How big are these mini apple pies?
These are the perfect individual-sized apple pies. For adults they’re a couple of bites, while kids can easily take their time getting through these. I find they’re the best size for weeknight desserts or party desserts.
Can I make these ahead of time?
These mini apple pie taco boats will be best when served and eaten fresh. But you can make them earlier in the day so you aren’t rushing to prepare them (although they don’t take long to make anyways). If you do need to make them a little further ahead, or if you have leftovers, keep them in the fridge up to 2 days.
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Using canned apple pie filling makes this recipe super quick and easy!
- Dip the taco boats in cinnamon sugar to give it a sweet, desserty flavor all over.
- Weave or criss-cross the pie crust strips on top of the boats to make a lattice pattern.
- Serve warm and top with a scoop of ice cream!
These mini apple pie taco boats are so quick, so easy, and so delicious. The whole family will absolutely love this mini dessert!
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Mini Apple Pie Taco Boats
Ingredients
- 8 Old El Paso Mini Taco Boats 96 grams (⅔ package)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 25 grams
- 2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams, melted (¼ stick)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 18 grams
- 21 ounces apple pie filling 595 grams (1 can)
- 1 sheet refrigerated pre-made pie crust 213 grams (½ package) cut into ½-inch strips
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Using a pastry brush, paint the outside of each Mini Taco Boat with the melted butter.8 Old El Paso Mini Taco Boats, 2 tablespoons salted butter
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the outside of each Taco Boat with cinnamon sugar and rub into place with your finger.2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- Place the taco boats on a baking sheet.
- Fill each boat with 3-4 tablespoons of the apple pie filling, filling to the top.21 ounces apple pie filling
- Make a lattice pattern on the top of each taco boat using the pie crust strips.1 sheet refrigerated pre-made pie crust
- Brush the pie crust tops with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the pie crusts are baked and golden.
- Remove from the oven and top with Vanilla Ice Cream if desired! Serve hot.
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Becky’s tips
- Using canned apple pie filling makes this recipe super quick and easy!
- Dip the taco boats in cinnamon sugar to give it a sweet, desserty flavor all over.
- Use a pizza cutter to cut the pie crust into strips.
- Weave or criss-cross the pie crust strips on top of the boats to make a lattice pattern.
- Serve warm and top with a scoop of ice cream!
Nutrition Information
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This an a excellent meal for “ Dessert for Dinner” super simple, the kids can help, and it makes the house smell amazing.
Dessert for dinner is the best kind of dinner!
WOW – Got to try this soon! Hmm, bet come in February (or maybe next week) they could be created with Cherry pie filling! Thanks so much.
I love the cherry pie idea! That would be delish!
Once again, delish! Somehow my store only had regular sized taco boats so I only had enough filling for four instead of eight. Oh well, twice the size, twice the yum!
I love the big taco bowls too!! And so glad you loved the recipe!!!!!
Great for individual party desserts!
Thanks so much Fabiola!
They’re so cute ^_^!!!
Thanks Brandon!!!!
How cute are these little desserts! And so perfect for fall!
Thank you so much Cynthia!
How fun! I could swim in those all day!
Haha thank you so much Matt!
Sooooo cute and what a fun way to eat apple pie!
Thanks Kimberly!!
These are super cute! Perfect for a party!
Thanks Theresa!!!
These are so cute and creative!
Thank you so much!!!