Description
These Apple Pie Tartlets are a mini version of the classic apple pie, featuring a buttery crust and warmly spiced apple filling. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy treat at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 package pie dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin or mini tart pans.
- Roll out the pie dough and cut circles to fit into each muffin cup or tart pan, pressing gently into the bottom and sides.
- In a bowl, mix the diced apples with granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared crusts.
- Top each tartlet with a small piece of butter.
- Optionally, add a lattice crust or cut-out dough shapes on top.
- Brush the crusts with beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the crusts are golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Let tartlets cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.Brush the inside of the crusts with egg white to prevent sogginess.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days.Reheat in a 300°F oven for 8–10 minutes to retain crispness.Can be frozen after baking for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
