Apple Phyllo Cups

apple filling in a phyllo cup with streusel topping and caramel.

There's something so delightful about a dessert that's both tasty and cute, and these mini apple phyllo cups nail it! With tender apples, a sweet crumble topping, and a delicate phyllo shell, they pack all the flavors of a classic apple pie into a bite-sized treat.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: 15

Ingredients

Apple Filling

1 large apple peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Streusel Topping

½ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
15 Mini Phyllo Shells
15 caramel bits optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and place rack in center of the oven.
Mix apples, water, sugar, applesauce, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon together in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer until apples are partially cooked, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Mix brown sugar, oats, flour, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a separate bowl. Use a pastry cutter or 2 forks to mash cold butter into the oats mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Place about 1 teaspoon of apple filling in each mini phyllo shell. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of the topping over the filling. Place a caramel bit on top, if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let them cool before serving.

Heather's Helpful Hints

Cut Butter into Flour: This recipe calls for cold butter to be "cut" into your flour mixture. I like to do this with my hands so I can get a feel for the dough. However, you can also use a pastry cutter or a food processor.

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