Here’s a more detailed version of your delicious Apple Pie Bites recipe!
Apple Pie Bites with Fried Apples
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham crackers, finely crushed
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cans of fried apples (Aldi brand or similar), cut into small pieces
- 2 1/4 tablespoons flour
- Cinnamon, to taste
- Nutmeg, to taste
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions:
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and powdered sugar. Mix until well combined and the texture resembles wet sand.
- Take a mini cupcake pan with 24 cups, and lightly grease each cup to prevent sticking.
- Press about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of the graham cracker mixture into each cup, forming a small crust at the bottom. Make sure to press it firmly and evenly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
- Bake the crusts for 3 minutes at 350°F, then remove and set aside to cool completely.
- Prepare the Apple Filling:
- Drain the fried apples from the cans and cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate bowl, toss the chopped apples with 2 1/4 tablespoons of flour to coat them evenly. This helps the apple mixture hold together while baking.
- Spread the apple mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. This softens the apples and enhances their flavor.
- Assemble the Apple Pie Bites:
- Once the apple mixture is done baking, carefully spoon a portion of it into each graham cracker crust, filling each one evenly.
- Lightly sprinkle the tops of the bites with cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg. Be careful not to overdo it, as the fried apples already have plenty of flavor.
- Final Bake:
- Return the assembled apple pie bites to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes at 350°F to set everything together.
- Serve:
- Let the apple pie bites cool slightly before serving.
- Just before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over each bite for an extra touch of sweetness. You can serve these warm or at room temperature.
Enjoy these delightful, bite-sized apple pies! Perfect for sharing at work or any gathering.