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A close-up shot of mini caramel apple tartlets on a plate, garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, creating a cozy, autumnal vibe.

Mini Caramel Apple Tartlets

Mandy Applegate
These mini caramel apple tartlets are a simple yet elegant treat, perfect for autumn afternoons, holiday gatherings, or anytime you crave a sweet bite. The crisp pastry holds a soft, caramel-apple filling that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 mini tartlets
Calories 68 kcal

Equipment

  • Mini-muffin tin
  • Oven
  • Small saucepan
  • Fork
  • Cookie cutter

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • non-stick spray
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 medium granny smith apples peeled, cored, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray mini-muffin tin with non-stick spray.
  • Cut pie crust into 2-inch rounds and press into tin. Prick bottoms with fork, spray with non-stick spray, and sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool before removing from pan.
  • In a small saucepan, melt butter and cook apples with lemon juice until tender. Stir in sugar, caramel, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer until thickened. Cool slightly.
  • Fill tartlet shells with apple-caramel mixture and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You may use honey or maple syrup instead of caramel sauce for a different sweetness.
  • Different apple varieties can be substituted, but tart ones like Granny Smith work best.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini tartletCalories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 86mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 44IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.3mg

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