Easy and Delicious Mini Apple Desserts
Delight in these Apple Crisp Bites, each a perfect blend of tender apples infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, nestled in a buttery puff pastry cup and topped with a crispy oat and brown sugar topping. These easy apple desserts are ideal for any occasion, bringing together the comforting flavors of apple crisp in a convenient handheld form. Serve warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients:
For the Apple Filling:
– Large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
– Granulated sugar
– Lemon juice
– Ground cinnamon
– Ground nutmeg
– Cornstarch
For the Crisp Topping:
– All-purpose flour
– Old-fashioned oats
– Brown sugar, packed
– Ground cinnamon
– Salt
– Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Base:
– Package (sheets) frozen puff pastry, thawed
– Optional: Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Apple Filling
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– In a medium bowl, combine chopped apples, granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir until apples are well coated. Set aside.
Step 2: Make the Crisp Topping
– In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
– Add cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Puff Pastry
– On a lightly floured surface, unfold thawed puff pastry sheets and roll each sheet into a 12-inch square.
– Cut each sheet into equal squares, giving you a total of squares.
– Gently press each square into the cups of a mini muffin tin, forming little pastry cups.
Step 4: Assemble the Apple Crisp Bites
– Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple filling into each pastry cup.
– Sprinkle a generous amount of the crisp topping over each filled cup.
Step 5: Bake
– Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the topping is crisp.
– Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Serve
– Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired before serving.
Enjoy these delightful Apple Crisp Bites, perfect for sharing or indulging on your own. These mini apple desserts are sure to impress your guests and become a favorite treat in your home!
