Description
Delightfully bite-sized and bursting with warm spices, these Mini Apple Crisp Bites offer a perfect fall dessert that’s easy to make and share. Featuring tender diced apples coated in cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a buttery oat crumble, these treats bake to golden perfection in just 20 minutes, making them ideal for a quick sweet snack or a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Apple Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Other
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Mix Apple Filling: In a small bowl, toss the finely diced apples with lemon juice, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg until the apples are evenly coated with the mixture.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter, mixing well until a crumbly texture forms that will top the apples perfectly.
- Assemble Bites: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the apple mixture into each mini muffin cup, then add a generous tablespoon of the oat crumble on top, gently pressing down to form an even layer.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apples become tender.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the mini bites to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing them to serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat.
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and gently reheated before serving.
