If you like apple crisp for dessert, try something fun and new with Apple Crisp Bites! Whenever I ask ‘what can I bring?’ these Apple Crisp Bites top the list! Sweet cinnamon-scented apples held in a buttery crispy oatmeal cup and crunchy sweet topping. So you could bake and take apple crisp to share easily with everyone.
This recipe is a mix of sliced apples, brown sugar, butter, and spices that are cooked with some cornstarch on the stove to thicken everything up.
It takes just minutes to put together and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.
Apple filling from scratch tastes SO much better than the canned version and can be used in everything from classic pies to danishes.
I know some people prefer making the apple filling without cornstarch, but find it’s the easiest way to make it and you probably have everything already on hand.
Some apples are juicier than others. If you would like your filling thicker, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. Add a little at a time while the mixture is boiling until you reach desired consistency.
If by any chance you have lemon juice at hand, place sliced apples in a large bowl and toss with lemon juice. If you love apple crisp as a dessert You can try something exciting and different using Apple Crisp Bites !
When I am asked ‘what should I pack ? ‘, these Apple Crisp Bites are at the top of the list! Delicious cinnamon-scented apples in a delicious, crispy and buttery oatmeal cup with a crunchy sweet topping. You can bake them and then take your apple crisps to share with all your loved ones.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Cookie crust
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 cups rolled oats
3/4 cups brown sugar
12 Tablespoons butter softened
for the homemade Apple Filling Option
2 Tablespoons butter
3-4 medium apples peeled, cored and diced in to 1/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 Tablespoons water
for the canned apple filling option
1 can apple pie filling
Caramel topping optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 24-cup mini-muffin tin.
In a medium size pan, melt butter, add apples, spices, brown sugar and 3 Tablespoons water. Cook over medium-high heat, for 4-6 minutes or until apples very slightly softened.
In a small dish combine cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons water. Add to pan while stirring and continue to cook until apples are tender, and filling is thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Cool.
Combine flour, oats and brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry cutter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Place a heaping tablespoon of the crust mixture into a mini muffin cup. Press along the bottom and sides to make a “cup”.There will be crust mixture left over.
Place about 1 tablespoon of apple filling in the crust. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the remaining crust mixture on the filling.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use a knife to loosen from pan and they should pop right out.
Drizzle with caramel topping if desired