Apple Crisp Bites
Apple crisp is one of the best fall desserts so why not make it into fun mini bites? These apple crisp bites will be your favorite fall dessert with a crisp oat base and warm spiced apples on top.
The classic apple crisp may be my favorite fall dessert and I was dying to transform this popular dessert into a fun bite-sized treat. These are great to make during that time of year when you have SO many apples (maybe from picking at your local apple orchard or they are on sale at your grocery store).
This is a great option for a fall gathering and will definitely outshine the other apple desserts!
▶︎Looking for more delicious apple recipes? Try out these creamy apple pie overnight oats or apple pie baked oatmeal!
Ingredients
- Apple: The type of apple you want for your apple crisp bites can vary based on personal preference. If you like tart apples go with Granny smith or Honeycrisp. I used a Gala apple in my recipe and it was delicious! Try out different variations with whatever fall apples are available.
- Old fashioned oat: These work best in this recipe to create the perfect chewy base. I do not recipe quick cooking or steel cut. (For another amazing oat recipe try out these Soft Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars!)
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine oats, all purpose flour, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted coconut oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Add muffin liners to a muffin pan. SPRAY THE MUFFIN LINERS WITH NON-STICK SPRAY (This is crucial because the mixture may stick without it). Spoon ~2 heaping tbsp of oat mixture into each cup, filling it up about halfway and making a little cup by pressing up the edges with a spoon. Press it down as firmly as you can. Repeat in ~8 cups. Cook oat cup for 16-18 min until they are golden on the edges.
Step 3: Meanwhile, dice apple into small pieces. In a medium pan, warm coconut oil and add apples and cinnamon. Cook apples on low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. (Don’t overcook or they will become mushy when cooked in the oven).
Step 4: Add a spoonful of apple filling on top of each oat cup, pressing down slightly. Bake for another 5 minutes.
Allow apple crisp bites to cool completely before removing from wrapper. If you try to open them when they are still warm they will likely crumble.
Store in the fridge in their cupcake linings to keep shape and last longer.
Optional: Add some vanilla ice cream on top!
❓Recipe FAQs
I highly recommend it for this recipe, as these cups can be very fragile at the beginning right after cooking. The liner helps with easy removal from the pan and to keep its form until you’re ready to eat.
This is really a matter of personal preference. Tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith are commonly used in apple crisp. I used a Gala apple and it was delicious, so use whatever apple variety you have available and enjoy.
Pro Tips
- If your oat cup is sticking to your liner, place them in the fridge for a few hours and they will come out a lot more easily.
- You can serve these at a party still in their muffin liner if preferred. It will help them keep their shape better.
- Other additions for the topping: chopped pecans, sprinkle of brown sugar, vanilla ice cream.
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Equipment
- Muffin pan
Ingredients
Oat Base
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Apple Crisp Topping
- 1 medium apple diced* See notes
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Combine oats, flour, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, melted coconut oil, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Add muffin liners to a muffin pan. SPRAY THE MUFFIN LINERS WITH NON-STICK SPRAY (This is crucial because the mixture may stick without it). Spoon ~2 heaping tbsp of oat mixture into each cup, filling it up about halfway and making a little cup by pressing up the edges. Press it down as firmly as you can. Repeat in ~8 cups. Cook oat cup for 16-18 min until they are golden on the edges.
- Meanwhile, dice apple into small pieces. In a medium pan, warm coconut oil and add apples and cinnamon. Cook apples on low-medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. (Don't overcook or they will become mushy when cooked in the oven).
- Add a spoonful of apple mixture on top of each oat cup, pressing down slightly. Bake for another 5 minutes.
- Allow apple crisp bites to cool completely before removing from wrapper. If you try to open them when they are still warm they will likely crumble.
- Store in the fridge in their cupcake linings to keep shape and last longer.
- Optional: Add some vanilla ice cream on top!
Notes
- If your oat cup is sticking to your liner, place them in the fridge for a few hours and they will come out a lot more easily.
- You can serve these at a party still in their muffin liner if preferred. It will help them keep their shape better.
- Other additions for the topping: chopped pecans, sprinkle of brown sugar, vanilla ice cream.
These are so fun! I make so many apple crisps during the fall I was excited to change things up with this recipe. Love their bite-size nature and the kids loved them too!
This is a very delicious dessert! Oats, flour, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, coconut oil, and a pinch of salt. Delicious!
These mini apple crisps are so clever and so much more fun to bring to a party! All the flavor of classic crisp but bite-size. Everyone loved them.
These bites were soooo good! We went apple picking and this was the perfect recipe to make when we came back. I’ll be making them again for Thanksgiving!
My great grandson went bonkers over these! Now he asks for them as a special breakfast treat when he spends the night.