Crispy Apple Pecan Bites
These bite-sized treats combine tart apples, sweet brown sugar, and crunchy pecans in a crispy pastry shell. Quick to make and perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings, they deliver all the flavors of classic apple pie in a fun, mini dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24-28 mini bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped (toasted for extra crunch and flavor)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (14 oz)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
- 2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly brush a mini muffin tin with melted butter or oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine diced apples, chopped pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Drizzle with melted butter and mix until evenly coated.
- Unroll pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Use a 2-inch round cutter or glass to cut circles (24-28 rounds from two crusts).
- Press each dough round into the wells of the mini muffin tin, shaping up the sides. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of apple pecan filling into each crust.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar and chopped pecans over each filled bite. Optionally, drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes, until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Rotate pan halfway through for even browning.
- Remove from oven and let bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Use a spoon to lift each bite onto the parchment-lined sheet and cool for another 10 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Dice apples very small for even cooking. Toast pecans for extra flavor. Use cold dough for best texture. For gluten-free or dairy-free, substitute pie crust and butter as needed. Don’t overfill bites to avoid overflow. Cool bites before removing from tin for clean edges. Store in airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, 5 days refrigerated, or freeze for 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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