Take some apple pie, lose the crust and what do you get? Apple Clusters. These rosy tinted apple delights give you that warm, fuzzy apple pie feeling without the extra calories or work involved in making crust.
Apple Clusters
- 3-4 apples, cored
- 1 T each, unsalted melted butter, coconut sugar or maple syrup
- 1 t jam
Preheat oven to 375F.
Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Brush the cups of a 12-cup, full size muffin tin with butter.
Using a spiralizer, mandolin or sharp knife, slice the apples very thinly. Divide the apple slices into the muffin tins, placing the red skins on top.
Combine the remainder of the butter with the sugar and jam. Heat to blend, then brush the glaze over the apple slices.
Bake for 30 minutes until golden. Loosen the sides with a knife, then scoop out each bud with a spoon. Serve 2-3 Apple Clusters per person. Serves 4-6. Perfect as a dessert, snack or side dish.
Apple Clusters Print Ready Recipe
Final notes:
- Are you aware of apple’s amazing polyphenols?
- There are so many wonderful apple pie recipes.
- Wondering about the benefits of apple juice?
- Ever tried caramelized apples?
Delicious sounding dessert and they look so beautiful.
Thanks Jovina. I really can close my eyes and pretend I’m enjoying apple pie.
LOOKS so good. I have to try these! Loving apples right now. We have many local varieties.
I agree, Mindy. It’s a good idea to experiment with lots of different varieties.
Oh wow! These sound and loook absolutely fantastic. And far less calories than pie – not that I don’t love pie. What an ingenious idea.
Thanks Nicola. I’m tempted to make a fresh batch.
I think I’d be making them every night!
Now you’ve got me in the mood to make them asap. The power of suggestion.
Hi!! You have so many more healthy recipes than I do – don’t know what to make first from your site. Brussels Sprouts Crostini are tempting, but I think it will be these apple clusters first. Hugs!
I’m not constrained by Hungarian tradition! Some day we’ll cook together. Hugs back!