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Mini Apple Crisp Bites Recipe

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Delightfully bite-sized mini apple crisp cups featuring a buttery oat crumble filled with sweet apple pie filling, perfect for serving as a crowd-pleasing dessert or an easy-to-share treat.

Ingredients

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For the Crumble Cup

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 12 tablespoons butter (softened)

For the Filling

  • 1 can apple pie filling (or use homemade apple pie filling)

Optional Toppings

  • Caramel drizzle
  • Vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick spray to ensure easy removal of the crisp bites after baking.
  2. Make Crumble Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form a crumbly dough with a texture similar to coarse sand.
  3. Form Crust Cups: Spoon heaping tablespoons of the crumble mixture into each mini muffin cup. Press the mixture firmly along the bottom and up the sides of each cup to create a sturdy crust shell capable of holding the filling.
  4. Add Apple Filling: Place about one tablespoon of the apple pie filling into each crumble cup, filling them generously but without overstuffing.
  5. Bake the Mini Crisps: Bake the assembled mini apple crisps in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crumble tops turn a lovely golden brown color.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Remove from oven and allow the bites to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes so the crust firms up and the treats are easier to handle.
  7. Serve: Serve the mini apple crisp bites warm or at room temperature, optionally with a drizzle of caramel sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

  • You can substitute homemade apple pie filling for the canned version for a fresher taste.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the crumble ingredients by hand with a fork or pastry cutter.
  • Make sure the butter is soft but not melted to achieve the perfect crumble texture.
  • These mini crisp bites can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • Reheat gently in the oven before serving to bring back crispness.
  • Try adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the crumble mix for added texture.

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