Friday, February 21, 2014

Mini Apple Crostata-Cups





First of all, HOW CUTE ARE THESE.

My mom is one TOUGH cookie to please. When I saw her reaction to these little angels, I felt SO accomplished! (Is that sad? LOL)

She loved them so much that she asked me to make a second batch so she could have some with her coffee tomorrow morning. Momma goin’ back for seconds is kiiind of a big deal, y’all! SHE EVEN HELPED MAKE THEM so she could make them for herself when I’m not around!

Needless to say, they were another huge hit at the house, so HOPEFULLY they’ll be just as awesome for you!

They are made with FRESH, REAL apples, and actually, that is your only source of sugar for these! Other than the 1g of sugar from the crust – AS IF!
Only 150 calories per crostata cup. Yeah, this is real life. Not a joke. ONLY 150 and SUGAR FREE!

YOU WILL NEED:

1 refrigerated pie crust (15 oz box) – I used Publix’s Rich & Flaky piecrust, instead of Pillsbury, only because it was slightly healthier AND cheaper!

NOTE: Be sure to have this refrigerated crust SOFTENED ahead of time. Directions will be on the box. For Publix’s crust, you just have to let it sit at room temperature for 15-20mins (if originally refrigerated) OR 50-60 minutes (if originally frozen)

2 medium apples for baking, sliced into thin squares (I used Red Delicious, but you can use whatever you want!)

2 TBS Splenda (or preferred sweetener – so, yes, if you want sugar, go on ahead)

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Sugar-free Caramel Topping (like the kind you use for ice cream!)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425 F

Unroll softened crust on parchment/wax paper - Cut into circles, about 5 inches wide
(You can gather up the leftovers, roll with rolling pin to make another circle if you wish! I just don’t like being wasteful!)

In a bowl, mix together the Splenda and Cinnamon. Add in the apples and mix until apples are fully coated in the sweet cinnamon mixture.

Spoon the apples into the centers of each pie crust circle, leaving about a half inch of crust around the pile of apples.

Fold the crust, pinching softly as you go, against the apples.

Bake for 18 minutes or until crust is a nice golden brown color.

Allow to cool 5 minutes. Drizzle the caramel topping and HEYYYOOO! YUM!
Serve with frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream if you’d like! Shoot for fat-free, sugar-free, or whatever kind you prefer. I won’t be mad LOL

In joy, enjoy!
-JVee

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