Description
These Caramel Apple Crisp Bites are like mini apple crisps baked into muffin tins! They combine tender cinnamon apples, gooey caramel, and a buttery oat crumble topping in a perfectly poppable dessert.
Ingredients
**Crust:**
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
**Apple Filling:**
2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
**Topping:**
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
**Optional:**
Soft caramel candies or caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, and melted butter for the crust.
3. Press about 1 tablespoon of mixture into each muffin cup, pressing up the sides.
4. In another bowl, toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
5. Spoon a heaping teaspoon of apple filling into each crust.
6. Mix topping ingredients in a third bowl, then sprinkle over apples.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
8. Let cool completely in the pan before removing.
9. Drizzle with melted caramel before serving, if desired.
Notes
Use a spoon or offset spatula to gently remove cooled bites from the pan.
You can use store-bought caramel sauce or melt wrapped soft caramels for topping.
Best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored chilled up to 3 days.