Mini Apple Tarts Recipe

These easy mini apple tarts have shortcrust pastry and the flavor you get from a homemade apple pie filling! The mini apple tarts recipe will be cute appetizers and are perfect when you are in need of an apple pie with less effort. These little tarts are suitable for a dinner party, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, or all events. If you are throwing an event or just want that sweet dessert, these little tarts will be a surprise.

Introduction of Mini Apple Tarts

Apple filling

• 2 medium apples chopped into small size
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
• Lemon juice (or water)

Shortcrust Pastry

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup butter  
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• A pinch of salt

For the topping:

• 1 cups flour for dusting
• Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Rolling pin
• Muffin tin
• Baking sheet
• Cutting board and knife

Making Process

How to prepare mini apple tarts recipe: 

Make the Apple filling

Step:1- In a pan over medium-high heat, add the apple, brown sugar, butter, lemon juice (or water), and cinnamon to taste. Stir until the butter has melted. Lower the flame and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring continuously until the apples become softer.

Step:2- In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of water and cornstarch to make the slurry. Add slurry to the apple mixture. Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Set it aside and let it be cool.

Make the Shortcrust Pastry

Step:3- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Prepare your muffin pans. 

Step:4- In a bowl or with a food processor, combine flour, butter, and sugar until no big butter pieces remain. Add water and mix. Mix well and soften the flour.

Step:5- On a floured bench, roll out the dough approximately 5 mm thick. Using a fluted cookie cutter, cut out rounds of pastry with a diameter of approximately inches. 

Step:6- Roll out the pastry rounds and press them into the muffin pan. Fill with the cooled apple filling and press down firmly to compact.

Step:7- Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is perfectly  golden brown. Cool tarts on a rack and turn them out of the pans. 

Step:8- Dust with sugar when cool. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or ice cream. 

Storage Tips

Refrigerator & Freeze: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and 1 month in an airtight container in the freezer.

Reheat: Take the frozen mini apple tarts from the freezer and allow them to thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. Reheat before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 90 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 10g 
• Calcium: 3mg
• Protein: 1g 
• Fiber: 2g 
• Fat: 2g
• Sodium: 30mg 
• Sugar: 5g 
• Potassium: 20mg 
• Iron: 1mg

FAQ

Can other ingredients be incorporated into the mix in a tart?

A: Sure, the filling will have sweet aromatic spices like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom in the taste of vanilla, lemon zest, or orange, candied fruit.

Is the recipe for mini apple tarts gluten-free?

A: Well, you can use all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend, of course, for a gluten-free recipe.

Can I make the crust beforehand?

A: Definitely! If you like, you could make your crust a day in advance. Wrap it properly and put it in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. 

Conclusion

This mini apple tarts recipe has good simplicity and flavor to it. The flaky crust with juicy apple filling is a perfect dessert for anyone at any time. Special occasions or regular treats, or for yourself, these mini tarts will vanish lickety-split. Try out the following recipe today and enjoy a little extra flavor of homemade mini apple tarts!