APPLE PIE TARTLETS
Good-for-you things come in small packages when you make a batch of the tiny apple pie treats. Sweet and cinnamony, these mouthwatering apple tarts are a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. -Mary Kelley, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll out crust; cut into twenty 2-1/2-in. circles. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of miniature muffin cups coated with cooking spray. Prick crusts with a fork. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over crusts. , Bake until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add apples; cook and stir over medium heat until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Stir in sugar, caramel topping, flour, cinnamon, lemon juice and salt. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and apples are tender, about 2 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Spoon into tart shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CARAMEL APPLE TARTLETS
From Hungry Girl 200 under 200 on pages 274-275. Nutritional Facts according to book: Per Serving (2 tartlets): 100 calories, 2 g fat, 76 mg sodium, 21 g carbs, 1.5 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 1 g protein
Provided by QwertyChef
Categories Tarts
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Immediately after unrolling phyllo sheets, spray with nonstick spray. Divide sheets into two stacks of three. Cut each stack into six sections by cutting each in half lengthwise and then into thirds horizontally. You should now have twelve mini stacks.
- Prepare a 12 cup muffin pan by spraying with nonstick spray. Gently place each mini stack into a cup, pressing down lightly with your fingers so the dough creates a cup shape. Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a small unheated pot, combine butter, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon with 1 tablespoon water. Stir until ingredients have mostly dissolved.
- Over medium heat, cook and stir brown sugar mixture until it thickens to a caramel sauce-like consistency.
- Reduce heat to low and add the apples. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until apples have softened, stirring continuously so the filling does not burn.
- Evenly distribute filling among the twelve pastry shells. If you like, top with Reddi-wip just before serving. Enjoy hot or cold!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 116.7, Carbohydrate 27.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 14.3, Protein 1.7
DUTCH APPLE PIE TARTLETS
These adorable mini apple pie pastries make a delightful addition to a dessert buffet or snack tray. The recipe calls for convenient frozen phyllo shells, so they're surprisingly easy to prepare. The lemon curd filling adds a unique flavor twist. -Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine apples and lemon curd. Spoon into tart shells., In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Spoon over apple mixture. Place on an ungreased baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE AND CARAWAY TARTLETS WITH CINNAMON-CLOVE ICE CREAM AND CIDER-CARAMEL SAUCE
Categories Dairy Fruit Dessert Bake Apple Winter Cinnamon Caraway Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For crust:
- Blend flour, sugar, caraway and salt in processor. Add butter and process, using on/off turns, until butter is cut into pea-size pieces. Add 5 teaspoons ice water. Blend until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Cut into 6 equal pieces. Press each piece of dough into 4 1/2-inch-diameter tartlet pan with 3/4-inch-high sides and removable bottom. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover each crust; chill.)
- For filling:
- Place 3/4 cup Cider-Caramel Sauce in heavy large skillet. Add apples and cinnamon. Cook over high heat until apples are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Cool filling completely.
- Place rack at lowest position in oven; preheat to 375°F Divide filling among crusts, overlapping apples, if desired. Place tartlets on oven rack; bake until apples are tender and crust is brown at edges, about 40 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool 30 minutes. Push up pan bottoms, releasing tartlets. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Rewarm remaining sauce in small saucepan. Place tartlets on plates. Top with ice cream and some warm sauce. Garnish with grapes and mint, if desired.
APPLE-NUT BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS
These tasty appetizers look and taste gourmet, but they're easy to make and have loads of blue cheese flavor. The phyllo shells and filling can be made in advance-just fill the cups and warm them in the oven before serving. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 15 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add apple and onion; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in blue cheese, 3 tablespoons walnuts and salt. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each tart shell. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; bake until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes longer., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pastries in a freezer container, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat pastries on a baking sheet in a preheated 350° oven until crisp and heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
APPLE TARTLETS
This is one of my fall favorite quick recipes to use those lovely little red apples my backyard tree provides! It's beautiful but also tasty - a great treat or dessert to make for company or bring to a party.
Provided by Rita Spangler
Categories Desserts Pies Tarts Fruit Tart Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut puff pastry into 12 equally-sized squares and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Dip apple slices in lemonade and place diagonally onto each puff pastry square; top each with 1 pat butter. Sprinkle superfine sugar over each square.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tartlet edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
- Bring apricot jam to boil a saucepan; cook and stir until jam is thinned, 1 to 2 minutes. Brush jam onto warm tartlets; sprinkle each with sugar crystals.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 108.6 mg, Sugar 21 g
APPLE TARTLETS WITH CINNAMON-BALSAMIC SYRUP AND BUTTER-TOFFEE ICE CREAM
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- ICE CREAM Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in sugar, then half and half and salt. Bring just to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot half and half mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and finger leaves path on back of spoon when drawn across, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, scotch, and vanilla. Strain into medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. Process cream mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Add toffee bits about three minutes before ice cream is done. Transfer to container; freeze. (Can be made one day ahead. Keep frozen.) SYRUP Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium and boil until syrupy and reduced to generous 1/2 cup, about six minutes. (Can be made one day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in microwave 10 seconds before serving.) TARTLETS Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix sugar and butter to blend in small bowl. Divide mixture among four 1-cup ramekins or custard cups, pressing to cover bottom evenly. Layer apple slices over sugar mixture, pressing slightly on apples to compact and almost filling cup. Open pastry sheet. Using biscuit cutter or small plate, cut out 4 rounds the same size as top diameter of ramekins. Using fork, pierce dough all over. Place 1 dough round atop apples in each ramekin. Bursh tops with beaten egg. Bake tartlets until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 4 minutes. (Can be made 4 hours ahead, let stand at room temperature.) To serve, invert warm or room temperature tartlets onto plates. Drizzle with syrup and serve with scoop of ice cream alongside.
CARAMEL-APPLE TARTLETS WITH CINNAMON-RUM ICE CREAM
Provided by Matt Lewis
Categories Rum Mixer Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Apple Cinnamon Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 tartlets
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- For crust:
- Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Beat in egg. Add flour and salt and beat just until incorporated. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic and chill at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
- Divide dough into 6 equal pieces. Gather each piece into ball, then flatten each slightly. Roll out each dough piece on lightly floured surface to 4- to 41/2-inch round. Press 1 dough round onto bottom and up sides of 41/2-inch-diameter tartlet pan with removable bottom. Pierce crust all over with fork. Repeat with remaining dough rounds. Freeze crusts 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crusts until golden brown and baked through, about 30 minutes. Cool crusts in pans on rack. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight in pans at room temperature.
- For caramel sauce:
- Combine sugar and 1/4 cup water in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup is deep amber, occasionally brushing down pan sides with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add cream, then butter and salt (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir until any caramel bits dissolve and sauce is smooth. do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium-low heat until just pourable before using. crumb topping / Blend flour, brown sugar, and salt in processor. Add pecans and blend until coarsely chopped. Add butter and process just until small moist clumps form. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.Rewarm over medium-low heat until just pourable before using.
- For crumb topping:
- Blend flour, brown sugar, and salt in processor. Add pecans and blend until coarsely chopped. Add butter and process just until small moist clumps form. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- For filling:
- Whisk brown sugar and cornstarch in bowl to blend. Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add apple pieces and sauté until almost tender, about 10 minutes. Add brown sugar mixture; stir until sugar dissolves, then add next 3 ingredients. Simmer until juices are bubbling and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange tartlet pans with crusts on rimmed baking sheet. Spoon 11/2 tablespoons caramel sauce into each tartlet crust. Divide cooled apple filling among crusts. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over each. Bake until apple filling is bubbling and topping is crisp and golden, 25 to 30 minutes (juices may bubble over rims of pans). Cool 5 minutes, then carefully loosen tartlets from sides of pans with small sharp knife and remove pan sides. Cool tartlets 10 minutes, then place 1 warm tartlet on each of 6 plates. Place scoop of cinnamon ice cream alongside each and serve.
APPLE TARTLETS WITH CINNAMON-BALSAMIC SYRUP & BUTTER-TOFFEE ICE CREAM
Steps:
- ICE CREAM: Melt butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in sugar, then half & half, and salt. Bring just to simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot half and half mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and finger leaves path on back of spoon when drawn across, stirring constantly, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, liqueur, & vanilla. Strain into medium bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours. Process cream mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Add toffee bits and about 3 minutes before ice cream is done. Transfer to container; freeze. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep frozen. SYRUP: Bring all ingredients to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium and boil until syrupy and reduced to generous ½ cup, about 6 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in microwave 10 seconds before serving. TARTLETS: Preheat oven to 400°. Mix sugar & butter to blend in small bowl. Divide mixture among four 1-cup ramekins, pressing to cover bottom evenly. Layer apple slices over sugar mixture, pressing slightly on apples to compact and almost filling cup. Open pastry sheet. Using biscuit cutter, cut out 4 rounds the same size as top diameter of ramekins. Using fork, pierce dough all over. Place 1 dough round atop apples in each ramekin. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake tartlets until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes. DO AHEAD: Tartlets can be made 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temp. Invert warm or room temp tartlets onto plates. Drizzle with syrup and serve with scoop of ice cream alongside.
CREME PATISSIERE FOR APPLE AND PASSION FRUIT TARTLETS
Use this creme patissiere recipe when making the delicious Apple and Passion Fruit Tartlets-both recipes are courtesy of Michel Roux.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 pound 10 ounces
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together egg yolks and 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar until mixture has the consistency of light ribbons. Add flour and whisk thoroughly to combine.
- In a medium saucepan, heat milk with remaining 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar and vanilla bean over medium heat. As soon as the mixture comes to a boil, immediately remove from heat and slowly pour into egg yolk mixture with the mixer on low.
- Mix until well combined and return mixture to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Let bubble for 2 minutes, then transfer to a medium bowl.
- Dust creme patissiere with confectioners' sugar or dot surface with small pieces of butter to prevent a skin from forming. Let cool before covering and transferring to the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Remove vanilla bean before using.
TAFFY APPLE TARTLETS - PAMPERED CHEF
Here is another Pampered Chef recipe that I received from my consultant today via email. Nutrients per serving: Light: Calories 110, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Carbohydrate 19 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 75 mg, Fiber 0 g
Provided by senseicheryl
Categories Candy
Time 34m
Yield 24 tartlets, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Chop peanuts using Food Chopper; set aside for later use.
- Cut peeled apples lengthwise into quarters using Utility Knife. Lay each quarter cut side down; angle knife, cut out and discard core. Coarsely chop apples with Food Chopper. Combine apples, 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce and flour in Classic Batter Bowl; mix well using Small Mix 'N Scraper®. Microwave on HIGH 5-6 minutes or until bubbling and thickened; stir and set aside.
- Meanwhile, unroll one pie crust onto lightly floured Cutting Board. Spacing closely together, cut 12 disks from crust using outer tube of Measure-All® Cup (nine around outside edge and three in center). Press disks into wells of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan using Mini-Tart Shaper, ruffling edges. Repeat with remaining crust.
- Cut caramels in half using Utility Knife; place one piece into each tart shell. Spoon apple mixture evenly into tart shells; sprinkle with peanuts. Bake 14-16 minutes or until edges of tartlets are golden brown. Remove tartlets from pan to Stackable Cooling Rack. Drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup caramel sauce. Serve warm.
- Cook's Tip: To easily drizzle caramel sauce over tartlets, place resealable plastic bag into Measure-All® Cup. Pour caramel into corner of bag. Twist top of bag; secure with Twixit! Clip. Cut corner off tip of bag to allow caramel to flow through.
CINNAMON APPLE TARTLETS
These flaky, sweet Cinnamon Apple Tartlets are a fun ending to a great weeknight meal. And the treats come together in just under fifteen minutes. - Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Separate crescent dough into four rectangles; place on an ungreased baking sheet. Seal perforations. Sprinkle with 3 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar. , Bake at 375° for 5 minutes. Arrange apple slices over dough; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar. Bake 5-8 minutes longer or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
APPLE-NUT BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS RECIPE
Steps:
- In a small nonstick skillet, sauté apple and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the blue cheese, 3 tablespoons of walnuts, and salt. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each tart shell. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until lightly bronwed.
APPLE AND PASSION FRUIT TARTLETS
This great recipe for apple and passion fruit tartlets is courtesy of Michel Roux and is featured in "Pastry." Photo Credit: Martin Brigdale
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll out puff pastry to 1/16-inch thick. Using a 4 1/2-inch round pastry cutter, cut out six rounds. Brush a baking sheet with a little cold water and, using a spatula, transfer rounds to baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prick rounds in five places with the tines of a fork. Divide creme patissiere evenly between each of the pastry rounds. Spread creme patissiere evenly, leaving a narrow border around the edges.
- Peel apples; slice in half and remove the stem and core. Thinly slice each half. Arrange each sliced half on a pastry round in an overlapping circle. Transfer to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove tartlets from oven and sprinkle with sugar. Return to oven and continue baking 5 minutes more. Immediately transfer tartlets to a wire rack using a spatula.
- Cut each passion fruit in half and scrape out the pulp and seeds directly onto the tartlets just before serving.
APPLE, GOAT CHEESE, AND HONEY TARTLETS
Provided by Jill Silverman Hough
Categories Dessert Goat Cheese Apple Honey Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on lightly floured surface to 11-inch square. Using 5-inch-diameter cookie cutter or bowl, cut out 4 rounds from each pastry sheet, forming 16 rounds total. Divide 8 pastry rounds between prepared baking sheets; pierce rounds all over with fork. Using 3 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter or bowl, cut out smaller rounds from center of remaining 8 rounds (reserve 3 1/2-inch rounds for another use), forming eight 5-inch-diameter rings. Brush outer 1-inch edges of 5-inch rounds on baking sheets with beaten egg; top each with 1 pastry ring. Freeze at least 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and keep frozen. Do not thaw before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cheese, lemon juice, and salt in bowl; spread mixture inside rings on frozen pastry rounds. Overlap apple slices atop cheese. Mix butter and 1/4 cup honey in small bowl; brush over apples. Sprinkle with allspice. Bake until apples are tender and pastry is golden, about 35 minutes. Place tartlets on plates. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over each and serve warm or at room temperature.
INDIVIDUAL APPLE RUM RAISIN TARTLETS
Steps:
- Remove dough from refrigerator onto a lightly floured work surface. Divide into four equal portions. Shape each into a ball, then flatten to form disks. Roll one disk out to a rough 6 inch circle by rolling out from center, lifting and turning dough, and occasionally flipping to prevent sticking. Flour board as necessary. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment or plastic wrap and place another sheet of parchment or wrap on top. Roll out second ball of dough in same manner. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or until ready to assemble tarts.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Combine rum and raisins in a small saucepan and heat over low medium flame until rum simmers. Turn off heat and let steep while you prepare the apples. Peel the apples, cut them in half, and core them. Cut each half into six even wedges. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat. When it has stopped foaming, add the apples and toss well. Sprinkle sugar, cinnamon, cloves and allspice over the apples and toss. Lower heat to medium and continue to saute 1015 minutes until apples are lightly browned. Add steeped raisins with any remaining rum, along with the lime juice, and cook until liquids have evaporated. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Take dough circles out of refrigerator and place before you on the board. Brush each lightly with beaten egg. Arrange 12 apple wedges on center of each dough round in a pinwheel pattern., leaving a 1 inch border all around. Spoon remaining raisins over the apples. Fold edges of dough up over apples, in overlapping fashion. Brush dough with egg wash and sprinkle apples with brown sugar. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
APPLE-NUT BLUE CHEESE TARTLETS
this is one of my favorites from one of my cookbooks ummmmm
Provided by Wallace Hale
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. In a small nonstick skillet, saute apple an onion in butter until tender. Remove from the hear; stir in the blue cheese, 3 tablespoons walnuts an salt. Spoon a rounded tablespoonful into each tart shell.
- 2. Place on a ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 mins. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts, bake 2-3min longer or until lightly browned ummmmmmmm
ROASTED-APPLE TARTLETS
Roasted fruit filling and a glaze of apricot jam add an unexpected twist to ordinary apple pie.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Time 4h
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the crusts: Pulse flour, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter, and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pieces remaining, about 10 seconds.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup water evenly over mixture. Pulse until mixture just begins to hold together (it should not be wet or sticky). Press dough into a disk, and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Set six 4-inch tart rings on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut out six 5 1/2-inch circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Press dough into bottoms and up sides of tart rings, patching any holes or tears, leaving an overhang at the top of each. Trim excess dough flush with edges of rings using a knife. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the filling: Peel, core, and slice each apple into 8 wedges. Toss with sugar, breadcrumbs, Calvados, lemon juice, flour, and a pinch of salt. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Stir apples, and bake until very soft and caramelized around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes more. Scrape into a bowl, and roughly mash. Let cool.
- Assemble the tartlets: Peel, core, and quarter 1 apple. Core and quarter remaining 2 apples. Thinly slice all apples using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Toss peeled and unpeeled apples separately with lemon juice. Spread 2 tablespoons mashed apple onto bottom of each tart shell. Fan peeled apple slices on top of mash; brush with half the butter, and sprinkle with half the sugar. Repeat with unpeeled apples and remaining butter and sugar. Bake until apples are golden brown around the edges, about 1 hour, 5 minutes. Brush tops with jam. Let cool slightly.
APPLE-ALMOND ROSE TARTLETS
Steps:
- Crust: Form dough as with a normal pie crust. Gather dough and roll out on a piece of plastic wrap to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out dough into rounds to match size of the muffin tins. Line tins with dough. Prick bottoms of crust with a fork, and bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Poached Apples: Cut apples into quarters and then into thin, vertical slices. Combine sugar and apple juice in a medium-sized pan and bring to a simmer. Place apple slices in apple juice and simmer 5 minutes, or until tender (I did mine in 3 separate batches to ensure even cooking). Remove apple slices from liquid with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain/cool. Continue to simmer apple juice over medium-high heat until mixture thickens to a syrup, about 20-25 minutes. Set aside. Almond Custard: Beat egg yolks and sugar in a medium-sized bowl until thick/pale. Beat in cream, zest, and extracts. Whisk a few tablespoons of custard into flour and then combine flour mixture with rest of filling (prevents flour from clumping and ensures even distribution). Fill each tartlet shell with 1-2 tablespoons of filling. For the rose decoration, lay out ten slices of poached apple in a straight line with each slice overlapping half of the previous one. Starting at left side, roll up the line of apple slices into a rose shape and gently place in filling. Repeat for each tartlet. Bake 20 minutes, or until crust begins to brown (filling will still be slightly liquid). Remove and let cool. Brush rose tops with apple syrup and chill tartlets for about 2 hours to allow custard to set.
APPLE-CHERRY TARTLETS
Provided by Jeanne Kelley
Categories Dessert Bake Thanksgiving High Fiber Apple Cherry Fall Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For filling:
- Combine apples and next 11 ingredients in heavy large saucepan. Cook over medium heat until apples are tender, stirring frequently, 30 to 35 minutes. Add brandy and simmer until brandy is absorbed and apples are very tender, about 7 minutes longer. Cool apple mixture completely. DO AHEAD: Filling can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
- For phyllo:
- Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners. Place phyllo stack on work surface; cover with plastic wrap, then damp kitchen towel. Remove 1 phyllo sheet from stack and place on work surface; brush lightly with some of melted butter. Top with second phyllo sheet; brush lightly with melted butter. Fold phyllo in half, forming 9x7-inch rectangle. Brush lightly with melted butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons brown sugar; using fingers, distribute sugar evenly over phyllo. Fold phyllo in half again, forming 7 x 4 1/2-inch rectangle. Brush with butter and transfer phyllo rectangle to 1 prepared baking sheet. Using fingers, gently push in corners of phyllo pastry and fold up sides of crust, creating rustic irregular pastry shell with 2 3/4- to 3-inch plain center and 1/2-inch-high sides. Brush pastry shell lightly with melted butter. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, melted butter, and brown sugar, placing 4 phyllo pastry shells on each prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. DO AHEAD: Phyllo pastry shells can be made 1 day ahead. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375°F. Divide apple filling among phyllo pastry shells (about 1/3 to scant 1/2 cup for each). Brush filling lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon brown sugar over apple filling on each. Bake until phyllo is golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool tartlets on baking sheets on racks until just warm, about 20 minutes. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
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What are Apple Tartlets Recipes?
Apple tartlets recipes are a type of pastry dish that combines sweet and tart flavors with a flaky, buttery crust. These recipes typically involve making a filling of sliced or diced apples mixed with sugar, cinnamon, and other spices, which is then baked inside individual tart shells. The finished tartlets are often served warm or at room temperature, either plain or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.The History of Apple Tartlets
Tartlets have been a popular dessert item in western cuisine for centuries, and the combination of apples and pastry is a particularly classic pairing. The first recorded recipe for apple tartlets dates back to medieval times, when they were known as "tartes of flesh" and were often served at large feasts or banquets. Over time, the recipe has evolved and become more refined, with various regions and cultures putting their own spin on the classic dessert.Ingredients Used in Apple Tartlets
There are numerous variations of apple tartlet recipes out there, but some of the most common ingredients used include:- Butter or margarine
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Granulated sugar
- Apples (usually Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or another tart variety)
- Lemon juice (to prevent browning)
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Heavy cream
How to Make Apple Tartlets
While there are many variations of apple tartlets recipes out there, the basic process typically involves the following steps:- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Make the pie crust dough by mixing together flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter or margarine until you have coarse crumbs. Slowly add water until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Divide the dough into eight pieces and shape each into a disk. Press each disk into a tartlet mold, pressing the bottom and sides firmly to form the shell.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine sliced or diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and a sprinkle of lemon juice to prevent browning. Stir until apples are evenly coated.
- Spoon the apple mixture into the prepared tartlet shells, being careful not to overfill.
- In a separate mixing bowl, lightly beat two eggs and heavy cream. Spoon this mixture over the apple filling in each tartlet.
- Bake the tartlets in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Remove the tartlets from the oven and let cool for several minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.
A Few Variations on Apple Tartlets
There are countless variations on apple tartlets recipes out there, so you can experiment to find the perfect flavor combination for you. Some ideas to try include:- Adding chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) to the apple filling for extra crunch
- Using a crumb topping made of brown sugar and butter instead of a traditional pie crust
- Adding a drizzle of caramel sauce or salted caramel topping to the tartlets before serving
- Substituting other fruits (such as pears or peaches) for some or all of the apples in the filling
- Making a savory version of tartlets by using cheese and herbs instead of sugar and spices in the filling
Apple tartlets are a mouth-watering dessert that you can enjoy any time of the day. These small and cute treats will make your taste buds dance with joy. The secret lies in the crispy crust and the gooey apple cinnamon filling. If you love desserts, then you will like this apple tartlets recipe. In this article, we have compiled the most valuable tips that you need to know when making apple tartlets recipes.
Choose the Right Apples
The choice of apples is one of the most important things to consider when making apple tartlets. Some types of apples are firmer and much better for baking, while others might turn into an unappetizing mush. Granny Smith apples are the best choice for this recipe because they are firm and have a slightly tart flavor that blends well with the sweet apple tartlets filling. Remember to remove the cores and slice the apples thinly and evenly.
Make the Perfect Crust
The crust is the foundation of the apple tartlets. It should be crispy and buttery, yet tender and not too crumbly. The best way to get a perfect crust is to use cold butter, kefir or yoghurt, and cold water. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender, a fork, or your hands to work it until the mixture comes together in pea-sized pieces. Add the yoghurt or kefir and mix until the dough holds together. Finally, add the water a tablespoon at a time until the dough is just moist enough. Do not overwork the dough, or it will become tough.
Roll Out the Dough Properly
When rolling out the dough, make sure it is properly chilled. Warm dough will stick, tear, or shrink during baking. Flour the surface and the rolling pin and roll out the dough into a 1/8-inch thickness round. Use a tartlet mold or a circular cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough. Transfer the dough circles to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Prick the bottom of the dough circles with a fork to avoid air bubbles. Chill again for 15-20 minutes before baking to prevent shrinking.
Preheat the Oven
Before baking the apple tartlets, preheat the oven to 375°F or 190°C. A properly preheated oven is essential to ensure even baking and a crispy and golden crust. If you put the apple tartlets in an under-heated oven, they will turn out soft, soggy, or unevenly cooked. Bake the tartlets for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Add the Perfect Filling
The filling is the heart and soul of the apple tartlets. It should be sweet, spiced, and slightly juicy. To make the perfect apple tartlets filling, mix sliced apples with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour or cornstarch. The flour or cornstarch will thicken the filling and prevent it from becoming too watery. Pour the filling into the prepared dough cups and top with some more pieces of butter. Brush the edges of the dough with egg wash for a shiny and brown finish.
Personalize the Recipe
One of the best things about apple tartlets recipes is that they are versatile and easily customizable. You can add other seasonal fruits such as pears, cranberries, or raspberries for a fruity twist. You can also add chopped nuts or caramel sauce for a crunchy or sticky sensation. Finally, you can serve the apple tartlets with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of honey for an extra dose of indulgence.
Conclusion
Apple tartlets are a delightful dessert that you can enjoy any day of the year. The key to making perfect apple tartlets lies in the choice of apples, the quality of the crust, the even rolling, the preheating of the oven, and the filling. Follow our tips, and you will get a mouth-watering result every time. Do not forget to personalize the recipe and add your own touch to it. Enjoy your apple tartlets with your family and friends.