Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts Recipe

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts Recipe – Perfect Fall Desserts

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 for 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 apple treats this year like every other year the 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.

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!!

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 then 15 minutes to make. So it’s a great way to make a quick dessert without much fuss really.

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Let’s talk ingredients and substitutes
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• 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

Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

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Tools

• Mini Tarts
• Sauce pan
• Spatula

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 sauce pan
• 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 form 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 short crust pastry tart.
• Chill in the fridge for an hour or two so the caramel will set
• Serve at room temperature.

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

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Cinnamon Caramel Apple Tarts

Prep 5 mins

Cook 7 mins

Inactive 2 hours

Total 2 hours, 12 mins

Author Veena Azmanov

Yield 24 Mini Tarts

 

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.

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.

Instructions

• Place sugar in a deep dish sauce pan
• 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 form 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 short crust pastry tart.
• Chill in the fridge for an hour or two so the caramel will set
• Serve at room temperature.

Courses Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 43 grams per serving (2 tarts)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 43
% Daily Value
Total Fat 2.11 g		3%
	Saturated Fat 1.28 g	6%
	Unsaturated Fat 0.095 g
	Trans Fat 0.082 g
Cholesterol 5 mg		2%
Sodium 17 mg		1%
Total Carbohydrates 6.53 g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.2 g	5%
	Sugars 2.92 g
Protein 0.32 g		1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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