Mini apple pies with banana and caramel
9 servings
60 minutes
Apple mini pies with banana and caramel are a refined dessert inspired by European traditions. They combine the tenderness of puff pastry, the sweetness of caramel, and a refreshing fruit filling. The history of such pies dates back to classic French and English baking, where apples and caramel have always been favorites. The taste of this dessert is a harmony of tart-sweet apples, soft bananas, and rich creamy caramel that makes each bite truly unforgettable. These mini pies are perfect for cozy tea times or special evenings, and their miniature size makes them a convenient treat for guests. Powdered sugar and ice cream can be added on top to enhance the contrast between the warm crispy pastry and cold creamy flavor.
1
For caramel, pour sugar into a heated saucepan and stir continuously to prevent burning! Once the sugar starts to melt, add 70 g of softened butter and stir until the mixture thickens well.
- Sugar: 1 glass
- Butter: 70 g
2
Then pour in the hot(!) cream and stir until it resembles the consistency of toffee. Remove from heat.
- Cream 35%: 1 glass
3
Thaw the dough, roll it out with a little flour, and cut out medium-sized circles.
- Yeast-free puff pastry: 1 piece
4
Peel the apples and slice them thinly along with the bananas.
- Green apples: 9 pieces
- Bananas: 2 pieces
5
Place bananas in the inner circle first, then apples on top across the entire diameter.
6
Send to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes to bake. Take out, brush with butter, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes. Keep an eye on them.
- Butter: 70 g
7
Once the dough is slightly browned, take it out and let it cool a bit. Drizzle with caramel.
- Sugar: 1 glass
8
If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar and add a scoop of ice cream.
- Powdered sugar: to taste
- Creamy ice cream: 100 g