Description
Indulge in the irresistible combination of flaky pastry, gooey caramel, and sweet apples with this quick and easy Caramel Apple Dessert Cups Recipe. These individual-sized treats are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
– 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
– 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
– 1/2 cup caramel sauce
– 2 tablespoons brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
1. – Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. – Roll out the pie crust and use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to cut out 12 circles.
3. – Press the circles into the muffin cups, pressing firmly into the sides and bottom.
4. – In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, caramel sauce, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
5. – Spoon the apple mixture evenly into the pastry cups.
6. – Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
7. – Allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin.
8. – Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a crunchy topping, sprinkle the apple mixture with a tablespoon of chopped walnuts or pecans before baking. These dessert cups can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American