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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts Recipe

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts Recipe – Perfect Fall Desserts

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized apples. These exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp buttery shortcrust pastry baked to perfection. You can bake the shortcrust from scratch or make it semi-homemade using store-bought shortcrust pastry. Either way, these are perfect for fall or any time of the year. Make this as one large tart or mini desserts which make entertaining a breeze.

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Apples are in plenty this time of the year and we have been bringing them by the dozens. I’ve made so many apples treats this year like every other year we are now just looking for more variations in our apple inspired desserts. Know what I mean?

It starts around the festival of Rosha Shana (New Year) at the beginning of fall, when  I make my Apple Honey Tart Tartin. Yup, every single year my husband and the family will ask for their favorite Apple Honey Tart Tartin.  In general Ziv and me love the classic Apple Pie so that is a must-have when the season comes in. The kids will request their favorite Spiced Apple Tart with ice cream. Rhea love this one which is my cinnamon caramel apple tarts – often I make a big tart out of this and it’s always a bit treat.

The list I said in my previous post where I shared my White Chocolate Pumpkin Caramel Tarts – I made these for desserts when I had some guest over and they were a big hit. So much that I had to promise to share the recipe asap!!

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Tart Shells

You can make the tart shells from scratch or you can cheat and buy them from the store like I have done here. I just didn’t have the time to make them and when I see these at the store I absolutely must pick one tray. They are so pretty!
But you know me I’m a DIY kinda person so I usually opt to make my own.  I do have a post on how to make these at home that shares a detailed step by step on how to make the PERFECT shortcrust pastry at home. If you plan to make the tart shells I highly recommend checking my post, Homemade Short Crust Pastry 101.

Like I said you can make a big tart with this recipe too. It will fill a pretty 7″ round pastry. I just had a fancy for mini tarts since I hadn’t make some in ages. The recipe is fairly simple and takes less than 15 minutes to make. So it’s a great way to make a quick dessert without much fuss really.

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes (Save/Pin)

  • Sugar – I am using white here so I can get pretty amber color – a dark sugar will give a very dark caramel color. But both would work.
  • Cream – The quantity of cream is almost half of what we usually use in caramel. But we do not want the caramel to be too runny or it won’t set.
  • Apples – I actually like using granny smith but I could only find gala. If you can; use granny smith as they are tart which works great with the sweet caramel and they soften but still can hold their shape.
  • Lemon – Just a little lemon will help cut the sweetness it this dessert.
  • Tart shells – These are quick store-bought mini tarts. If you prefer to make mini tart shells homemade then you already have my tried and tested recipe for Homemade  Sweet Short Crust Pastry 101 – which is very detailed and everything you need to know about pastry even if you are really new to pastry making
Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Recipe – Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts (Save/Pin for later here)

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Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Ingredients

  • Apples – 3 large chopped
  • White sugar – 1 cup
  • Butter – 60 grams ( 1/2 stick)
  • Cream – 30 ml (1/4 cup)
  • Cinnamon – 2 tsp
  • Lemon – 1 tbsp
  • Pinch of salt to taste.
  • Mini tart shells – 24 or one 7′ round tart shell.

Method

  • Place sugar in a deep dish saucepan
  • Let cook on medium shaking the pan to assist even cooking.
  • Once all the sugar is dissolved reduce the heat to a minimum to prevent burning.
  • The sugar will start to caramelize into a light amber color.
  • Assist even cooking by gently shaking the pan.
  • Once you reach a light amber color add in the chopped apples, lemon, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
  • Continue to cook on low heat letting the apple release their juices and soften
  • You want the apples to cook and become soft and tender so they melt in the mouth.
  • And you want some of the juice to evaporate so the caramel will not be too runny.
  • When the apple feels tender and half of the juice has evaporated.
  • Add in the butter and cream.
  • Continue to cook for two more minutes letting it thicken
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool until just warm.
  • Use a spoon to distribute the apple mixture into 12 mini tarts
  • Or pour into one 7″ round shortcrust pastry tart.
  • Chill in the fridge for an hour or two so the caramel will set
  • Serve at room temperature.

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Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Front angle - Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp short crust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect fir fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Rich, creamy, fruity and caramelized these exotic cinnamon caramel apple tarts are an absolute treat. Filled in crisp shortcrust pastry baked to perfection. These are perfect for fall or any time of the year mini desserts and make entertaining a breeze.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: caramel apple tarts
Adjust Servings Here: 24 Mini Tarts
Calories: 43kcal
Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 7 mins
Total Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 Apples large, chopped
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • 60 grams Butter 1/2 stick
  • 30 ml Cream
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Lemon
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 24 Mini tart shells or one 7' round tart shell
Metric - US customary

Instructions

  • Place sugar in a deep dish saucepan
  • Let cook on medium shaking the pan to assist even cooking.
  • Once all the sugar is dissolved reduce the heat to a minimum to prevent burning.
  • The sugar will start to caramelize into a light amber color.
  • Assist even cooking by gently shaking the pan.
  • Once you reach a light amber color add in the chopped apples, lemon, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
  • Continue to cook on low heat letting the apple release their juices and soften
  • You want the apples to cook and become soft and tender so they melt in the mouth.
  • And you want some of the juice to evaporate so the caramel will not be too runny.
  • When the apple feels tender and half of the juice has evaporated.
  • Add in the butter and cream.
  • Continue to cook for two more minutes letting it thicken
  • Remove from heat and set aside to cool until just warm.
  • Use a spoon to distribute the apple mixture into 12 mini tarts
  • Or pour into one 7" round shortcrust pastry tart.
  • Chill in the fridge for an hour or two so the caramel will set
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 43grams per serving (2 tarts) | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.5g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 2.1g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.9g | Vitamin A: 0% | Vitamin C: 0% | Calcium: 0% | Iron: 0%
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Comments

  1. Made these last week from scratch. Including the shell using your shortcrust pastry recipe. Turned out so good. Not as professional as yours but everyone loved it.

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  2. Made these a few weeks back and everyone loved it used the cookie crust shells not the shortcrust but was still good.

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  4. Tried this recipe a few weeks back. Was so tasty. I made the shells myself. Were not so perfect but tasted delicious.

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    • Thank you,Saundra. So happy you had success with this recipe and that you enjoyed it too. You are so awesome to make the shells yourself. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback. Have a wonderful week.

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  7. Tried this last weekend and it was so tasty. I used store bought shells too. Next time I’m going to make my own shells

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  11. I am going to try your shortbread crust out this November. I can’t wait! Also, the caramel cooked right along with the apples sounds decadent. I love that it’s flavored by the apples, too.

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  14. I love this single serve dessert ideas as it is so easy to serve during parties. Apples with caramel is already making drool. I bet the whole house would be smelling like heaven when we bake these.

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  17. Such a seasonal flavor – apples and caramel! I love these little tarts … and will probably use the store bought short cut approach, since pastry and crusts are challenging to me.

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  19. I’ve been looking for a dessert with apples and these look amazing. I can even see using them for Thanksgiving. I also really appreciate that you decided to use lemon. Thanks for the recipe!

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