Description
Sweet, bite-sized “apple crisp bites” deliver classic dessert charm with miniature elegance. Cinnamon-kissed apple clusters nestled in crisp, buttery crumble promise delectable comfort perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) butter, softened
Sweet Enhancers:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace to 350°F (175°C), thoroughly coating a 24-cup mini-muffin tin with a thin layer of cooking lubricant to prevent adhesion.
- Create a luscious apple essence by gently melting butter in a medium skillet. Introduce diced apples, caramel-toned sugar, aromatic cinnamon, and warm nutmeg, stirring until the fruit softens and transforms.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water, creating a silky binding agent. Pour into the simmering fruit mixture, continuously stirring until the concoction thickens and apples reach a tender consistency. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
- Craft the foundational crust by blending flour, rolled oats, and brown sugar in a spacious mixing vessel. Integrate softened butter using a pastry cutter, transforming the ingredients into rustic, textured crumbs.
- Meticulously press a generous tablespoon of crust mixture into each mini-muffin cavity, constructing delicate edible vessels with sturdy walls and a uniform base.
- Delicately spoon the cooled apple essence into each prepared crust, crowning each bite with a sprinkle of remaining crust mixture for additional crunch and visual appeal.
- Slide the filled tin into the preheated oven, allowing the bites to metamorphose into golden-edged, crispy morsels over 15-20 minutes of careful baking.
- Permit the miniature delicacies to rest and stabilize for 10 minutes post-baking. Gently liberate each bite using a precise knife technique, ensuring minimal structural compromise.
- Elevate the final presentation with an optional caramel drizzle, transforming these compact treats into an irresistible culinary experience ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Customize the filling by mixing different apple varieties like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp for a more complex flavor profile.
- Swap out traditional flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or oat flour to create a celiac-friendly version.
- Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option that still maintains a rich, tender crust texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the crumb topping for extra protein and crunch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg