Tiny Apple Caramel Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Caramel Layer
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1 batch homemade caramel sauce
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3 tablespoons (24g) plain flour
→ Crust
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1 cup (134g) crushed graham crackers
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2 tablespoons (26g) granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/4 cup (56g) melted unsalted butter
→ Filling
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12 ounces (339g) softened cream cheese
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1/2 cup (112g) light brown sugar, packed
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2 tablespoons (16g) plain flour
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1/2 cup (115g) fresh sour cream
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla flavoring
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2 large eggs, warmed to room temp
→ Apple Topping
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2 cups (213g) diced Granny Smith apples
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1 teaspoon squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons (28g) brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
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More caramel sauce for topping
# Instructions:
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First, whip up your caramel sauce. Grab 1/2 cup and mix it with flour until it's lump-free. Leave this mix out at room temp. Stick the leftover sauce in the fridge for later.
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Warm your oven to 325°F (162°C). Put paper liners in a cupcake tin and give them a quick spray if you want. Stir together the cracker bits, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Push about 2 tablespoons into each liner. Pop in the oven for 5 minutes, then let them cool down.
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Turn your oven down to 300°F (148°C). Mix the cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour till smooth and fluffy. Fold in the sour cream and vanilla. Add the eggs one after another, stirring gently. Put 1 tablespoon of your caramel-flour mix in each cup, then top with the cream cheese mixture.
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Bake them for 20 minutes, then switch off the oven but keep them inside with the door shut for another 10 minutes. After that, open the door a crack and let them sit for 15-20 more minutes before moving to the fridge.
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Toss the chopped apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and spices in a pan over medium heat until soft. When the cakes are cold, top each one with warm apple chunks and a good drizzle of caramel.
# Notes:
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You can make these tiny treats ahead of time just keep the apple mix separate and warm it up when serving
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They'll stay tasty for 4-5 days if you store them in a sealed container
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Make sure your cream cheese and eggs aren't cold for the smoothest texture