Mini Apple Tarts

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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
24 phyllo dough tart shells 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced1 lemon, juiced2 T butter, unsalted4 T brown sugar1/2 c caramel ice cream topping1/2 c whipped cream (optional--nutrition info NOT included)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place tart shells on a baking tray. Combine lemon juice and apples in a mixing bowl. In a cast iron or heavy skillet, heat the butter until frothy. Add brown sugar and cook until dark in color; about 1-2 minutes. Add apples and toss. Transfer apples to the tart shells. Bake 6-7 minutes. Allow to cool slightly; top with sauce and whipped cream (optional--nutrition info NOT included).

To make your own tart shells:Spray 24 mini muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. Remove phyllo dough from packaging. Slice into 1 inch strips then cut each strip into 2 inch segments. Using 3 layers at a time, fill the cups, spraying cooking spray between each layer. Repeat process three times.

Serving Size: two filled shells with 1 teaspoon caramel sauce.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 124.3
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 5.2 mg
  • Sodium: 59.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g

Member Reviews
  • RAFFERM
     These were very good! I cut down the sugars by using Splenda brown sugar blend--so my diabetic husband could enjoy with us. Even without the whipped cream, they were spectacular. Going to make them for my office party in December. - 11/29/09
  • PIAAAA
     I made them the other night. I swap out the phyllo pre made pie crust, which I rolled out and took a glass and cut circles and put into cupcake pans. I also added apple pie spice to the butter and sugar mixture . They came out great!!! Due to the swap with the crust had to bake for 30 mins. - 11/5/10
  • AMYDOT
     It was ok. Some of the fillo shells stuck to the sheet because of the high liquid content. Make sure you just put the apples int he shells and not the liquid! - 9/29/10
  • TISHTISHX
     I made these with home made pastry, added apple pie spice & ground coriander (this spices doubles sweet tastes so you can use 1/2 the sugar). Also used dried apples from my own trees. They soaked up excess liquid & plumped up nicely. - 12/28/10
  • BRIDGETL2
     Is phyllo dough tart shells something you can find in the grocery store? I don't think I've ever seen them there. - 11/11/09

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (11/11/09)
    Yes, they are available in the freezer section of the store. Ask at your local supermarket; they should be able to help you find them.

  • CD6293372
     I made these today for a get together at my house. They were a hit! I just looked on the nutrition by ingredient page, though, and cinnamon was listed. Cinnamon isn't on the recipe page. I wonder if that would make them even better??? - 9/18/10
  • CAM2438
     These were great. I use these shells for so many quick recipes. I added some apple pie spice to give it a little more flavor. - 10/29/10
  • A_BRICK
     These were absolutely delicious!!!

    I had WAY too much apple filling left over though, so next time I'll cut back the number of apples to 3 instead of 4. I would also recommend adding the brown sugar AFTER adding the apples because the sugar hardened when I added the apples. - 11/2/10
  • MAPIELAET
     I modified this for New Year's day and added a little vanilla cognac while cooking, and a cup of pomagranite seeds: it was amazingly good! Did not need to have caramel or cream on top. - 1/1/11
  • RUNSGB122
     Loved these! Easy to make-even if you make the shells yourself. I didn't feel super guilty about eating them either-that's always a plus! - 11/22/09
  • MISSBOOMS
     Made these with my kids and they were sooo yummy, and easy to make. - 11/17/09
  • ASTALANYA
     Filling must have been far too wet because the phyllo shells (store-bought) collapsed and came out very soggy. :( - 11/26/09
  • WILLIAMV3
     These were good. I think next time I'll cut down on the apples. I had way too many. I'll also cook the apples a little longer to make them softer. Good dessert. - 12/1/10
  • KARLYFLOWERS
     These are delicious. The first time I made them, I added some cinnamon and nutmeg for a more apple pie taste. The second time was the recipie as written and it had that caramel apple taste. Either way, they were so tasty. Thanks for sharing this one Chef Meg! - 2/25/11
  • STEPFANIER
     The phyllo shells stand alone on the baking sheet.
    - 11/23/09
  • JCLARIN2003
     These are delish!! A big hit at home and at the office!! Very easy to make even if you can't find the premade tarts. I didn't even use the cooking spary after each sheet when you make them yourselves..you really don't need to! - 1/24/11
  • CD2244005
     These were a hit when I took them to my sister-in-laws for Thanksgiving! - 11/29/09
  • CLASSICASH
     I made these tonight with a few changes for my own taste and they were amazing! I didn't use the caramel sauce because i'm not a fan so i added cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla. I also cut the brown sugar and used I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Spray. Cut the calories to 63 for two shells. =) - 10/27/11
  • REDOLENE
     I used parchment paper on the pan to avoid sticking.I also used "I can't believe it's not butter" spray-0 fat,0 calories, instead of butter. I chopped the apples, sprayed them, tossed with brown sugar and pie spices, put in shells and baked. This cut back on calories even more, & was still delish!!! - 4/3/11
  • JESSICAT2000
     My family does not have dessert very often, but I wanted to do something special for my 5 and 3 year old. They found them to be a little to tart but the rest of us loved them. I did add cinnamon. It made it real apple pie like. This recipe was so easy to make that I know I will make again. Yummy!! - 1/7/11
  • SUZAN3
     I made these tonight. I used a different type of apple (the ones off my own tree) and got too thick a caramel sauce but in spite of this they came out great. I'll make them again. - 9/14/10
  • JKNEPFLE
     This is delicious! - 5/11/10
  • AMANDAMUGNSTIK
     These were great! The apples were too tart for my kids but my husband and I loved them. I used a pie crust and 4 apples were way too many to fill the 24 cups. Very good recipe, thank you for sharing! - 1/26/11
  • CJ1954
     My daughter recently made some that were similar to this. I loved them! I think these would be good and easy to make with my granddaughters for their sleepover with Grandma night. - 1/3/11
  • GREASE31
     I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/15/12



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