Mini Apple Tarts

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 12
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

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Introduction

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 7

Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

24 phyllo dough tart shells

4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced

1 lemon, juiced

2 T butter, unsalted

4 T brown sugar

1/2 c caramel ice cream topping

1/2 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.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

RAFFERM

Incredible!

39 of 39 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

33 of 34 people found this review helpful

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

Good

32 of 32 people found this review helpful

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

Good

27 of 27 people found this review helpful

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

25 of 27 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

19 of 19 people found this review helpful

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

16 of 16 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

14 of 15 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

12 of 13 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

12 of 12 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

11 of 11 people found this review helpful

Made these with my kids and they were sooo yummy, and easy to make. - 11/17/09
ASTALANYA

O.K.

9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Filling must have been far too wet because the phyllo shells (store-bought) collapsed and came out very soggy. :( - 11/26/09
WILLIAMV3

Good

8 of 8 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

7 of 7 people found this review helpful

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

7 of 8 people found this review helpful

The phyllo shells stand alone on the baking sheet.
- 11/23/09
JCLARIN2003

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

These were a hit when I took them to my sister-in-laws for Thanksgiving! - 11/29/09
CLASSICASH

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is delicious! - 5/11/10
AMANDAMUGNSTIK

Very Good

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

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

Very Good

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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

Incredible!

2 of 5 people found this review helpful

I luv this recipe, it sounds just perfect. - 11/15/12
CD7204509

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

If you use a sweeter cooking apple, you won't need as much brown sugar, or the caramel topping. - 3/13/11
DEFINE_YOURSELF

Good

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made these this past Thanksgiving, and they were pretty good, especially with a bit of Cool Whip and light caramel drizzled on top. Got soggy quickly, though, with the lemon juice, and many stuck to the baking tray. - 2/2/11
CD4809455

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Delicious! I agree with some of the other comments that excess liquid made the dough a bit soggy, but otherwise these were great! I am going to make these again for sure! - 11/29/10
JOYTORJ

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

My children loved this. A sure family favourite. - 10/29/10
CD8833651

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am making these tonight... For everyone else in Europe: 375 degrees Fahrenheit are 190 degrees Celsius.

EDIT: For some reason it's all to fluid and the tarts fall apart. I bought finished, ready to serve tartelettes and am just making the filling. Fast and nice as well - 10/15/11
KMILES

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A few recipe modifications from a personal trainer:
Butter - use half and the other half grapeseed or canola oil
Ice cream - frozen yogurt instead
Brown Sugar - Honey instead
ADD a good amount of Cinnamon to counteract your body's insulin response and keep blood sugars more stable :) - 2/2/11
NORAHMAE

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

loved this much less tempting than faced with a whole pie-daughters and I really enjoyed them - 1/21/11
DRW843

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I used comstock apples in the can, cut in smaller pieces. Placed in tart, warmed. Dee lish. Or, add cranberries in can and combine with the apples in can to make a fruit mixture. - 12/28/10
TRINIGAL22

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Delicious, they came out wonderful and I used half the required suger. - 12/28/10
38PEARL

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Question: Should I wait to make these the day I will be serving them or is it ok to make them one day in advance? If I make them in advance, how should I store them (in the fridge or at room temperature) and will I need to reheat them in the oven before serving them? - 11/24/10
LEIGHANDREA

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

These were so delicous! Like another member I substituted splenda brown sugar for my diabetic mother's birthday treats! The candles fit in the tarts perfectly! Plus I did add cinanamon...YUM! - 11/15/10
NSOURADA

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very good and simple to make! I made these for work and they were a big hit! - 11/10/10
SMILEYBEE

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Gotta try these when the kids come to visit next weekend! - 11/2/10
INKYWELL

Very Good

1 of 5 people found this review helpful

Sounds toooooo delicious! Can't wait to try them. - 12/14/09
JUHOEG

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Absolutely delicious - 11/28/09
PENGII

1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Can you buy the premade tart shells in the grocery store, or do you have to make them yourself with the phyllo dough? - 11/23/09
CECTARR

Very Good

Thanks - 4/19/21
METAFUKARI

Very Good

nice, my Mom loved it! Used pie crust though! - 3/22/21
JUDY1676

Sounds good - 1/5/21
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 11/25/20
JULIJULINN

Incredible!

Delicious treat. - 11/13/20
CARD512002

I am going to have to try these - 11/13/20
JWINKSLLC

This is brilliant. - 11/10/20
ADRIENALINE

Incredible!

These are delicious Couldn't find Phyllo tartlets so I made my own with my mini muffin pan - 11/10/20
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

yum - 11/10/20
JANIEWWJD

These were so good for dessert. - 11/4/20
CD1987279

tasty - 11/2/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

It was ok - 10/28/20
SISTERPRETTY

yummy... - 10/11/20
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 10/7/20
MNABOY

Incredible!

Great - 8/10/20
CD25985725

Probably shouldn't try these as I love caramel and would probably over eat. - 6/18/20
2DAWN4

I will have to make these soon! - 12/5/19
POSEY440

Good

Great - 11/29/19
PREMAM

Very good to make if you have your own tart shells. Taste okat. - 11/14/19
TERMITEMOM

Good

A friend of mine made these and they were okay. Very small, it is hard to stop just at one. - 11/13/19
SHERYE

Oh these look so good I can't wait to get the shells and try these out - 11/13/19
PIZZA5152

Looks good will try - 11/13/19
CKEYES1

Good

My pastry sucked. Tried to make my own.
Not the fault of the recipe - 11/13/19
CD2693807

looks yummy - 11/13/19
GOFORGIN

Incredible!

Yum - 11/13/19
PATRICIAAK

:) - 10/19/19
KITTYHAWK1949

very good - 7/29/19
PICKIE98

sounds good! - 7/7/19
BONNIE1552

Nice. - 7/4/19
USMAWIFE

Very Good

really goood - 1/5/19
CHERIRIDDELL

good - 12/31/18
GEORGE815

Nice bite size dessert. - 12/29/18
CD4114015

Incredible!

Great recipe - 11/26/18
RYCGIRL

very good - 11/14/18
FISHGUT3

thanks - 11/13/18
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Great recipe - 11/13/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Bite-sized apple pies ... how yummy! - 11/13/18
MOMMY445

Good

good - 11/13/18
PEGGY-BEE

Well, I've made before but felt it was too much work, but now that there's lust the 3 of us, it's great. But for cost, I use pie dough (and I like it better). So this is what we'll have for Thanksgiving and freeze half of them. 12 will last us a day or 2. And I use 1 Tbsp sugar, a bit of caramel. - 11/13/18
SKIMBRO

Great for the holidays. - 11/13/18
KITT52

Good

A redo.. I use pre bought crust that I rolled way thinner.. used half the butter, and only the white sugar, I use apple pie spice. - 11/13/18
PLCHAPPELL

Great small treat - 11/13/18
TWEETYKC00

Nice, great for party appetizers. - 9/29/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 9/28/18
RO2BENT

Yummmm - 9/19/18
PLATINUM755

Very Good

I passed on the topping and whip cream, and added only cinnamon and simmered the apples down. It hit the spot...so easy....Thanks! - 8/4/18
CD3802882

Incredible!

With a few tweaks this turned out great! More spice, Splenda instead of sugar made it something hubby could eat. - 2/4/18
RAZZOOZLE

Very Good

yum - 12/29/17
KATHYJO56

Very Good

My family likes these - 12/12/17
BIKE4HEALTH

Great for holiday parties - 12/11/17
DJ4HEALTH

Very good - 12/5/17
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

It is apple season. - 11/24/17
NASFKAB

Must make them soon - 11/24/17
BEVIEG41

Incredible!

I made this for my Chat and Sew class and all the ladies just loved itl - 11/18/17
DAIZYSTARLITE

yummy - 11/14/17
TOMATOCAFEGAL

Very Good

good idea when having lots of people. - 11/14/17
SRIVERS1

Very Good

I have made these a few times and they are always a big hit. Love this. - 11/14/17
CJS1MOMMY

Very Good

These are good - 11/14/17
WHITEANGEL4

Incredible!

These are great for a buffet - 11/13/17

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