Dessert for 24
Mini Apple Pie Bites
Bourbon-spiced apples cook into a thick filling before being spooned into crisp mini phyllo shells.
Typical price
$1.82for 4 servings
$0.46 per serving$1.82 for 4
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.01Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 2 | $6.98Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarWine, beer and spiritsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 whole honeycrisp apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/8 tsp each: kosher salt and ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 boxes mini phyllo shells
- optional garnish: whipped cream
- optional garnish: salted caramel sauce
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the apples, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and brown sugar for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring until tender.
- Add the bourbon and lemon juice, and cook for 3 minutes to reduce the liquid.
- Stir the cornstarch with the water, add it to the skillet, and cook for 2 minutes until thick.
- Heat the oven to 350 F and arrange the phyllo shells on a baking sheet.
- Fill the shells with the apple mixture and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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