Apple Crisp Bites

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.

2. Cook Apple Filling:

   • In a medium pan, melt butter.

   • Add apples, spices, brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of water.

   • Cook over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes, until apples are slightly softened.

   • In a small dish, combine cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir into apple mixture.

   • Continue cooking 4–5 minutes until apples are tender and filling thickens. Cool.

3. Make Crust Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, and brown sugar.

   • Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

4. Form the Cups:

   • Place 1 heaping tablespoon of crust mixture into each muffin cup.

   • Press along bottom and sides to form a cup.

   • Reserve remaining crust mixture for topping.

5. Fill & Top:

   • Spoon about 1 tablespoon of apple filling into each crust cup.

   • Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of remaining crust mixture.

6. Bake:
   Bake 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
   Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
   Use a knife to loosen and pop them out.

7. Serve:
   Drizzle with caramel topping if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.