Indulge in a heavenly experience with every bite! Enjoy the delightful contrast of a perfectly crispy baked oatmeal cookie crust enveloping a warm and tender apple pie filling. Savor the combination of textures and flavors that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
These delicious Apple Crisp Bites provide an exquisite blend of different textures and flavors, ensuring they are a delightful and satisfying snack for any and every occasion imaginable.
Ingredients:
- Oatmeal Cookie Crust:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 12 tablespoons butter, softened
- Homemade Apple Filling Option:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3–4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced into 1/4-inch cubes
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Canned Apple Filling Option:
- 1 can apple pie filling
- Caramel topping (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 24-cup mini-muffin tin.
- In a medium-sized pan, melt butter, add apples, spices, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook over medium-high heat for 4-6 minutes or until apples are slightly softened.
- In a small dish, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water. Add to the pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are tender and the filling is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Allow it to cool.
- Combine flour, oats, and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Place a heaping tablespoon of the crust mixture into a mini muffin cup. Press along the bottom and sides to make a “cup”. There will be crust mixture left over.
- Place about 1 tablespoon of apple filling in the crust. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the remaining crust mixture on top of the filling.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, for about 15 to 20 minutes. Allow them to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use a knife to loosen them from the pan, and they should pop right out.
- Drizzle with caramel topping if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 24 mini muffin bites
- Kcal: Calories may vary based on specific ingredients used.
- Storage: Store these Apple Crisp Bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Recipe Tips:
Feel absolutely free to personalize these delicious bites to your liking by incorporating a variety of nuts, plump raisins, or even a generous dollop of creamy vanilla ice cream for an indulgent and luxurious touch.