Mini Apple Tarts: Easy and Irresistibly Delicious Treats
These mini apple tarts are the perfect bite-sized dessert, combining tender pastry with sweet, spiced apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini tarts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 3 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add butter, and mix until crumbly.
- Add egg yolk and cold water to form a dough.
- Roll out the dough and cut into circles to fit a muffin tin.
- In another bowl, combine diced apples, brown sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the dough circles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- You can substitute different fruits if desired.