Description
Mini apple tarts with a buttery crust and spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly.
- Stir in ice water until the dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into small circles to fit mini tart pans.
- In another bowl, mix apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and brown sugar.
- Fill each tart shell with the apple mixture.
- Brush edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for depth of flavor.
- Consider adding raisins or walnuts for texture.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tart
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mini apple tarts, dessert, baking, apple recipe