Name: Mini Apple Pie Tarts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 15 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15 mini phyllo shells; 2 apples; 2 tablespoons dairy-free butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 0.5 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp cinnamon; pinch salt

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Mini Apple Pie Tarts

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and remove phyllo shells from all packaging. Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan on the stovetop. Cook apple pie filling for about 5 minutes or until thickened and apples are softened.

To serve, spoon the mixture into each toasted cup. Enjoy immediately for best results.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-dry Your Apples 🍎
After dicing apples, pat them dry with paper towels and toss with lemon juice immediately to prevent oxidation and excess moisture that would make tarts soggy.
Cornstarch is Your Secret Weapon 🌟
Toss diced apples with cornstarch before cooking to absorb their natural juices and create a thick, pie-like filling that won't pool at the bottom of delicate phyllo shells.
Toast Phyllo Shells First ✨
Bake empty phyllo cups at 350°F for 3-4 minutes before filling to create a crispy, sturdy base that resists sogginess from the warm apple filling.
Bloom Your Cinnamon 🤎
Cook cinnamon with the apples for at least 2 minutes before assembling to deepen and release its warming flavor compounds, creating more complex seasoning than adding it raw.
Cool Before Serving 🧊
Let filled tarts rest for 5 minutes after cooking so the filling sets and apples firm up slightly, preventing them from sliding out when you take a bite.