{"id":205593,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-tartlets\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T13:08:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T18:08:30","slug":"apple-pie-tartlets","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/apple-pie-tartlets\/","title":{"rendered":"Caramel Apple Tartlets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Good news! You don\u2019t have to labor in the kitchen all afternoon to enjoy the taste of homemade apple pie. Our caramel apple tartlets are basically mini apple pies, ready in less than an hour and made in the <em>cutest<\/em>. <em>size<\/em>. <em>ever<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The cinnamon sugar-dusted tartlet shells are baked on their own for about six minutes, while the filling is cooked in a saucepan for around seven minutes. Once both are ready to go, the filling is simply spooned into the shells. That\u2019s it! The caramel apple tartlets are done, and you&#8217;ll have the whole afternoon to sit and enjoy one (or three) cozied up on the couch. They\u2019re great for parties, too; just don&#8217;t plan on bringing any leftovers home!<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Caramel Apple Tartlets<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tartlet crust:<\/strong> The caramel apple tartlet crust is made easily with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-premade-pie-crust\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-premade-pie-crust\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">premade pie crust<\/a>\u00a0and some cinnamon and sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> Butter helps steam the apples so they\u2019re tender, rich and buttery after cooking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apples:<\/strong> Peel and dice enough tart apples to get 2 cups of diced apples. Make sure to dice them very small so you can fit a lot of apples into each caramel apple tartlet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> You only need a little bit of sugar to sweeten the tartlets. Feel free to use granulated or brown sugar here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caramel:<\/strong> Grab your favorite caramel ice cream topping from the store or make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/salted-caramel-sauce\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/salted-caramel-sauce\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">salted caramel sauce<\/a> at home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-purpose flour:<\/strong> A touch of all-purpose flour thickens the juices so you don\u2019t have watery tartlets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lemon juice:<\/strong> Between the sugar, caramel and butter, there\u2019s a lot of richness happening in this caramel apple tartlets recipe. We use lemon juice to break up the richness just a bit, while also preventing the apples from oxidizing and turning brown. It&#8217;s a win-win!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Prep the pie crusts<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the crust, then cut the dough into twenty 2-1\/2-inch circles. Press the circles onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Add the cinnamon sugar<\/h3>\n<p>Prick the crusts all over with a fork to prevent your crust from bubbling. Spray the crusts lightly with cooking spray so the cinnamon sugar can adhere.<\/p>\n<p>Stir together the sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle the mixture all over the crusts.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Bake the crusts<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the caramel apple tartlet crusts until they\u2019re golden brown, six to eight minutes. Let the crust cool at room temperature for five minutes before removing the tartlets from the pans and transferring them to wire racks.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Make the filling<\/h3>\n<p>In a large saucepan, melt the butter, then add the diced apples. Cook and stir the apples over medium heat until they\u2019re crisp-tender, four to five minutes. Stir in the sugar, caramel topping, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, and cook and stir until the sauce is thickened and the apples are tender, about two minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Fill the crusts<\/h3>\n<p>Take the saucepan off the heat and let the caramel apple filling cool at room temperature for five minutes. Spoon the filling into the tart shells. Serve the tartlets warm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2030804\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Caramel-Apple-Tartlets_FT22_20637_F_0517_2.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel Apple Tartlets on a white ceramic plate on grey background\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep a DIY pie crust:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re up to the challenge, try making\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-butter-pie-pastry\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-butter-pie-pastry\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pie crust<\/a> from scratch!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use pears:<\/strong> Not a fan of apples? Pears make the perfect substitute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add extra baking spices:<\/strong> Feel free to shake in extra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fall-spices\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/fall-spices\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">fall spices<\/a> like nutmeg and ginger if you\u2019re a fan of cozy autumn desserts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Replace the caramel sauce:<\/strong> For a richer, thicker and creamier filling, swap the salted caramel sauce for dulce de leche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Caramel Apple Tartlets<\/h2>\n<p>These apple tartlets can be a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/make-ahead-spring-desserts\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/make-ahead-spring-desserts\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">make-ahead dessert<\/a>. After they&#8217;ve baked and cooled to room temperature, they can stay fresh for up to two days on the countertop, and up to a week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze caramel apple tartlets?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can freeze caramel apple tartlets! Let them cool to room temperature, then stash them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to eight months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge or reawaken their caramelly goodness in a 300\u00b0 oven, baking them until they&#8217;re warmed through, about 10 to 15 minutes if baking them straight from the freezer.<\/p>\n<h2>Caramel Apple Tartlets Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2030805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Caramel-Apple-Tartlets_FT22_20637_F_0517_3.jpg\" alt=\"Caramel Apple Tartlets on grey background; green apple in the background;\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What kind of apples should you use to make apple tartlets?<\/h3>\n<p>Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/new-types-of-apples\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/new-types-of-apples\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">types of apples<\/a> for these caramel apple tartlets is crucial. You want an apple that won&#8217;t turn mushy or break down while it bakes. We recommend Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples because their flesh stays intact after baking.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you make apple tartlets in a regular-size muffin tin?<\/h3>\n<p>To make apple tartlets in a standard-sized muffin tin, simply double the size of your crust in this case. Keep in mind you will produce fewer tartlets than the original yield, and the baking time may need to be increased to accommodate the larger size.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. 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In fact, you\u2019ll be done making these apple tartlets in under an hour, from start to finish.","recipeIngredient":["1 sheet refrigerated pie crust","1 tablespoon sugar","Dash ground cinnamon","FILLING:","2 teaspoons butter","2 cups diced peeled tart apples","3 tablespoons sugar","3 tablespoons fat-free caramel ice cream topping","2 tablespoons all-purpose flour","1\/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon","1\/2 teaspoon lemon juice","1\/8 teaspoon salt"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prep the pie crusts","text":"Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the crust, then cut the dough into twenty 2-1\/2-inch circles. Press the circles onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add the cinnamon sugar","text":"Prick the crusts all over with a fork to prevent your crust from bubbling. Spray the crusts lightly with cooking spray so the cinnamon sugar can adhere. 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Spoon the filling into the tart shells. 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Also, eliminate the caramel topping as the added sugar from both the apples and white sugar will make it too sweet.   If you need a slight liquid to cook the apples, use a scant amount of water; maybe 1 tablespoon, and cook until the apples are slightly caramelized but not mushy (about 5 to 6 minutes).  I would use a regular size muffin tin for my own personal preference, which would mean doubling the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBug"},"reviewBody":"I used a Pillsbury pie crust and rolled it significantly thinner before cutting circles. And I brushed lightly with melted butter because we didn't have cooking spray. This was a huge hit with everyone!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPlanet"},"reviewBody":"Very easy and very good! I used frozen tart shells for convience and they were wonderful but now that I know these are so good I may opt to do the pie pastry next time. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"This was excellent, I would like to ask what mullenpm thought? since this is someplace where you can tell us what you thought after you made it? otherwise, you telling us the obvious, is pure ridiculous for your comment. Those of us that DID make it, seemed to have enjoyed it? 3, yes 3, T sugar for 10 servings..does not make it prohibitive for Diabetics, if you are Diabetic you know how to exchange this!!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-07-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCocktail"},"reviewBody":"So incredibly easy and I hardly go two or three days without being asked to make them for someone :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic !! The only change I made was to use the frozen tart shells instaed of making my own. The sauce thickened very quickly before the apples were tender so I just added some water until they were soft enough. My family and dinner quests loved them.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldDog"},"reviewBody":"This was very  easy and they taste very good. Nice one bite  to pop in your mouth! Definitely make it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlower"},"reviewBody":"Huge hit at cockatil  parties and easy to make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRing"},"reviewBody":"I made these for Thanksgiving using baked mini phyllo shells - so easy (Mike filled the shells) and very good for the apple pie lover thats full. They should not be baked in mini muffin tins because the shell needs to be crisp.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"Family gobbled up. Only thing I changed was I used 1\/2 cup melted caramels instead of ice cream caramel topping also doubled recipe and forgot lemon juice didn't seem to notice. I also made my own pie dough sweetened with sugar","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBox"},"reviewBody":"No recipe which calls for sugar is \"diabetic friendly\" - and the fat free ice cream topping also contains sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenLamp"},"reviewBody":"sounds good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-06-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeWeights"},"reviewBody":"Very good but a little too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedRadio"},"reviewBody":"I made these and everybody that tried them thought they were great","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueFlower"},"reviewBody":"I made the crust in a larger muffin pan to make a bigger serving. I am freezing some and take them out just before serving and use pie filling with shipped topping. Quick.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"These are so excellent. The only thing I did differently was to use light butter. Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"20637","romance_copy_dek":"Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. 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