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Caramel Apple Crisp Bites

These bite-size apple desserts pair a buttery graham cracker shell with warmly spiced apples and a caramel drizzle. The crust is baked first for structure, then filled with softened cinnamon-nutmeg apples and returned to the oven for a short final bake.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Caramel Apple Crisp Bites, Easy Caramel Apple Crisp Bites
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bites

Ingredients

  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 12 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 cups peeled, cored and chopped apples
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 tbsp flour
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • Caramel topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with non-stick butter spray.
  • Melt the butter.
  • Place the graham cracker crumbs and powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Stir them together while gradually adding the melted butter, mixing until it is evenly incorporated.
  • Divide the graham cracker mixture evenly among all 24 mini muffin cups. Press the mixture firmly over the bottom and up the sides of each cavity to form small crust cups.
  • Bake the crusts at 350°F for 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the crusts to cool completely.
  • Finely chop the apples into small pieces. A mini food processor can be used, but stop before the apples become puréed.
  • In a bowl, combine the chopped apples, sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Transfer the apple mixture to a baking dish and bake at 375°F for 15 minutes, or until the apples have softened slightly.
  • Keeping the graham cracker cups in the mini muffin pan, spoon approximately 1 teaspoon or so of the cooked apple mixture into each crust. Sprinkle any remaining graham cracker mixture over the apples.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Allow the bites to cool completely. Carefully run a knife around the edges to loosen them, then remove them from the muffin pan.
  • Finish each bite with a drizzle of caramel topping.

Notes

Recipe Notes

  • Add the butter slowly: The recipe calls for 12 tablespoons of melted butter, but you may not need all of it. Start with ½ cup (1 stick) and add more as needed. The graham cracker mixture should hold together when pressed without looking overly wet.
  • Finely chop the apples: Small pieces fit better inside the mini crusts and make the bites easier to eat. If using a food processor, pulse carefully so you don’t turn the apples into a purée.
  • Pack the crusts firmly: Press the graham cracker mixture well into the bottom and up the sides of each mini muffin cup. This helps the little crusts stay together after baking.
  • Let them cool completely: Give the crusts time to cool after their first bake, and cool the finished bites completely before removing them from the pan. Gently loosen the edges with a knife before lifting them out.
  • Save those extra crumbs: If you have graham cracker mixture left after forming the cups, sprinkle it over the apple filling before the final bake.
  • Add caramel last: Drizzle the caramel topping over the bites once they’re finished and ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 185IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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