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Apple Pecan Cups Recipe
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Apple Pecan Cups Recipe

Bite sized Apple Pecan cups filled with apples, pecans and gooey caramelized glaze. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy this delicious fall treat!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 151 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup butter softened, unsalted
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
For the filling:
  • 1 egg large
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup pecans chopped
  • ½ cup apple peeled and diced small
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with butter until fully combined. Beat in flour and powdered sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap and drop dough into center. Wrap up dough and chill in freezer one hour.
  2. For the filling, combine all ingredients into a large bowl and mix together gently using a fork.
  3. After dough has chilled, use a 1 Tbsp measuring spoon and scoop out a large ball. Roll into a ball and press into a mini muffin pan. I don't usually spray my pans, but if you want you baking spray. Use a tart shaper (or finger tips) to press dough into pan, trying not to go over the edge of the cup. Repeat for remaining dough.
  4. Scoop about 1 tsp of filling into each cup of dough. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan about 15-20 minutes.
  5. After cooled, pop our of pan, sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy.
  6. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • Filling may bubble out, you may want to place muffin pan on a cookie sheet or piece of foil.
  • If you won’t be eating them all right away, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They’ll keep for about 3 days.
  • I like Granny Smiths in my apple pies and other apple treats. Other tart varieties like Pink Lady or Honeycrisp would be good choices too.

Nutrition Information

Calories 151kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 151

% Daily Value*

Calories 151kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.