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.
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