Description
These Apple Crisp Bites are a delightful mini dessert perfect for parties or holiday gatherings. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, warm cinnamon-spiced apple filling, and a crunchy oat topping, these bite-sized treats capture the essence of autumn in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the apple filling:
- 2 medium apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the crisp topping:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with 24 cups to prevent sticking.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each mini muffin cup to form the crust base. Bake the crust for 5 minutes, then remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a small saucepan, mix diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples soften and the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold cubed butter using a fork or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon a small amount of the warm apple filling into each mini crust. Top each with the oat crumble mixture, gently pressing it down to adhere.
- Bake the crisp bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bites to cool completely in the pan before carefully removing each with a knife. Serve warm for best flavor, optionally with vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle.
Notes
- These bites are ideal for parties or holiday platters and make for an elegant finger food dessert.
- For a decadent touch, serve warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce.
- You can substitute apples with pears for a different but delicious flavor.
- Make sure to cool the bites fully before removing them to maintain their shape.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
