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    YOU ARE HERE: HOME » Recipes: Sweets

    May 12, 2020 | 16 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Apple Pie Tarts

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    These mini Apple Pie Tarts are perfect for a Sunday morning. They don't take too long and I even had some filling leftover to top my oatmeal the next morning.

    A platter of mini Apple Pie Tarts

    Little Dude, like me, has a prominent sweet tooth. We're not ones for ice-cream and mithai, but give us a glimpse of a fresh-baked slice of cake, or any kind of baked good for that matter, and we're game! For the past few years now, he's been smitten by Apple Pie. And let me tell you, the kid is not biased. Be it a dome-high one baked with tons of butter by a loving grandma, or one packed in an ugly white cardboard box from the grocery store, or even the handheld ones in tiny green boxes that you get at McDonald's, he enjoys them all! As long as there's apple baked in with a bit of sugar and a dash of cinnamon, he'll eat it.

    I have always been one to openly admit that I'm not a baker. As much as I love and can happily survive on a steady diet of cakes, sweet treats and pillow-soft bread, I do not enjoy making them on my own. And yet, over the years, I've found myself try my hand at and even succeed in creating a few treats that have now become my go-tos.

    This past weekend, which also happened to be Mother's Day, I woke up with a strong desire to create something that would slightly in some way, resemble an Apple Pie. I knew I didn't want to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen. I knew I wanted something quick and easy to repeat again another time when I felt like it. And I knew I wanted to use the frozen mini tart shells that were sitting in my freezer since the dawn of time. If you asked me a few years ago if I ever saw myself baking Apple Pie Tarts for my family on a Sunday morning, I'd laugh and go back to bed. Little did I know!

    If I can offer up some words of wisdom, I'd suggest making the filling in advance. When you're ready to enjoy your Apple Pie Tarts, simply stuff the tart shells and bake them - and you'll have them ready to devour in no time. I'll definitely be making these more often and can't wait to try them out at my next dinner party... whenever that may be!

    A platter of mini Apple Pie Tarts
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    Apple Pie Tarts

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Servings: 24 tarts
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 4 large apples of your choice (I used Gala apples) peeled and finely chopped
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 24 pre-made mini tart shells

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Cook chopped apples, sugar and water in a pan on medium heat till the apples soften and the water starts to evaporate. Stir occasionally to mix well. This may take 12-15 minutes depending on the kind of apples you use.
    • Stir in corn starch till it is mixed well with the apple filling. Add in cinnamon and mix well again.
    • Fill each tart shell with the apple filling and bake for 10-15 minutes till the tarts have been cooked through.

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    Comments

    1. Brenda says

      December 11, 2022 at 11:44 pm

      5 stars
      I enjoyed this recipe as did my partner...I added raisons....was able to fill 12 regular sized tart shells

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      November 23, 2022 at 3:38 pm

      Do you refrigerate or leave at room temperature after baking

      Reply
      • Meena says

        November 23, 2022 at 8:16 pm

        You can leave it at room temperature if you plan on eating it in a few hours, otherwise refrigerate to enjoy it the next day.

        Reply
    3. Joni says

      October 26, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      Can I feeeze them after they are baked?

      Reply
      • Meena says

        November 23, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        Yes, of course! Just let them come to room temperature first.

        Reply
    4. Stewart says

      August 31, 2022 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Very good, just wondering if there is a metric conversion for the recipe to help my friends out when they make it

      Reply
    5. Bill says

      December 28, 2021 at 11:39 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for your recipe! Works for tarts & pies.

      We've been making double batches & putting the extra boiling hot filling in a preheated quart jar; screw the lid down & turn upside down on the counter. Once it seals; we put it in the fridge. We don't know how long it'll last because we use it to make a fresh pie when company stops by the house.

      Reply
    6. Paige says

      October 09, 2021 at 3:41 pm

      Would this work with gluten free tart shells?

      Reply
      • Meena says

        October 09, 2021 at 5:52 pm

        5 stars
        Yes, it would. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Deanna says

      October 07, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      Hi I wanted to know if I could freeze these tarts.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        October 08, 2021 at 9:23 am

        5 stars
        Yes, you sure can - before baking them.

        Reply
    8. Mvandend says

      September 18, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      Hmm, not sure what I did wrong but ended up with only enough filling to fill 10 tart shells!? Still, tasty and easy.

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Leila says

        October 24, 2021 at 11:09 am

        5 stars
        You probably used 21g shells like I did. I had enough filling for 11 tartlets only. I baked them for 20 min. I assume the recipe was for the even smaller shells.
        I reduced the cinnamon and added a dash of of vanilla to the cooled apple mixture. Delicious recipe!

        Reply
        • Darcy says

          June 01, 2022 at 9:49 pm

          I added caramel syrup.

          Reply
    9. Missy says

      July 06, 2021 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy to make and taste delicious!

      Reply
    10. Pooja says

      May 28, 2020 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      Yum!! So delicious and super easy... I loved it!!!

      Reply

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