Description
Apple Crisp Tartelettes are charming mini desserts that combine tender cinnamon-spiced apples nestled in a crisp tart shell, all crowned with a buttery oat crumble topping. These individual treats are perfect for cozy gatherings, dinner parties, or whenever you want a personal-sized taste of classic apple crisp with extra elegance.
Ingredients
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For the Tartlet Shells
- 12–24 mini tartlet shells (store-bought or homemade)
- For homemade shells:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1–2 tablespoons ice water
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
For the Apple Filling
- 3–4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
For the Oat Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Prep the Tartlet Shells: If using homemade tartlet shells, whisk together flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in sour cream and 1–2 tablespoons ice water, just until the dough comes together. Chill for about 30 minutes, then roll out and cut rounds to fit mini tartlet pans. Press dough gently into pans and prick the bottoms with a fork. Chill again while you prepare the filling.
- Prepare the Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well coated. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Make the Oat Crumble: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground nutmeg if using. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Assemble the Tartelettes: Arrange tartlet shells on a baking sheet. Evenly divide the apple filling among the shells, filling each nearly to the top. Sprinkle a generous layer of oat crumble over each tartlet, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the crusts are golden and the apple filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the tartelettes to cool slightly before serving. They are delicious warm, especially when paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- The tart shells can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.
- For added flavor, sprinkle chopped toasted pecans or walnuts over the crumble topping before baking.
- Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or a mix of sweet and tart apples work best.
- Individual tartelettes make for easy portion control and are great for parties.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartelette
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg