How to Safely Transfer Taffy Apple Tartlets from Pan to Rack?

[dianag]

How do you remove the taffy apple tartlets from the MMP to the cooling rack without burning your fingers or crushing the tartlets to scratching the non-stick? Am making these at a show tomorrow and this was the only part of the recipe I felt weird about while practicing. I tried the small slotted turner, but i couldn't get it under the tarts w/o breaking the edge of the tart or still burning my other hand. Any other tips are welcomed!

 

[pampchefsarah]

I used the Utility Knife (gently separating from the sides of the pan), but you can also try the Micro Scraper.

 

[dianag]

I used the Utility Knife (gently separating from the sides of the pan), but you can also try the Micro Scraper.

thanks. but you would still have to use your fingers to lift up the other side, right?

 

[kam]

How do you remove the taffy apple tartlets from the MMP to the cooling rack without burning your fingers or crushing the tartlets to scratching the non-stick? Am making these at a show tomorrow and this was the only part of the recipe I felt weird about while practicing. I tried the small slotted turner, but i couldn't get it under the tarts w/o breaking the edge of the tart or still burning my other hand. Any other tips are welcomed!

Oh, too funny! I know exactly what you mean!

I just made these for us at home tonight - and I burned my finger taking one out of the pan!! There is actually a little blister on my thumb - that is how hot these things get! (it is not odd for me to burn myself in the kitchen. In fact, I even burned the corner of my SB tonight too! Good thing I have more!) I used a very thin (non-pc) type spatula to get them out. One tipped over and spilled out all over the cooling rack and was a mess!

Next time I make them, I am going to wait a few minutes before taking them out of the pan (even though the recipes implies to take them out right away, I think). I have used the beaded spreader to get the mini-ham puffs out of the MMP - but I was very careful not to hit the pan hard with the spreader. Not sure if that would help get the tarts out of the pan.

Good Luck!

 

[kcjodih]

I haven't tried these but could you use the citrus peeler? It's what I use for the pecan tassies...

 

[sklay723]

I let them sit in the pan for a minute or two to cool just slightly, then used the bamboo tongs. It was awkward for the first couple, but once I got the hang of it it worked pretty well. I'm demo'ing these on Saturday evening, so I made a practice batch here at home tonight to test out on DH and my neighbors. Just an extra tip...I made half with the chopped peanuts on top and half with the Sweet Cinnamon Sprinkle (that was suggested by someone on another thread) and the cinnamon ones were SO good!!! Peanut ones were good, too, but I definitely liked the cinnamon better.

 

[babywings76]

I use the citrus peeler

 

[stefani2]

I let them cool to set, then just twisted them instead of pulling them up right away.

 

[Nanisu]

I have always used the citrus peeler to remove everything from the Mini Muffin Pan. It's curved and heat proof. Let them cool for a cuple of minutes.

 

[Humble Beginnings]

Hmm maybe an idea on a new product? We have the mini shaper maybe PC can come up with something for this. I had the same problem.

 

[Chefstover2]

I always use the Quik-cut Paring Knife...the citrus peeler doesn't always work for me, but the QK knife never fails me. Do let them cool a couple of minutes, though.

 

[Jenni]

I scratched my mini muffin pan with a knife be careful... the pointy part of the citrus peeler lifts it just enough for me to grab it.

 

[erinyourpclady]

I haven't tried these but could you use the citrus peeler? It's what I use for the pecan tassies...

Ha ha...that is EXACTLY what I was going to say!!! LOL

 

[Kodeysmom]

I also use one of the small scrapers too. This helps to at least push them up and out of the MMP.

 

[Ginger428]

I use either the citrus peeler or the white thingie..that came with the spring form pan

 

[DebbieJ]

Citrus Peeler

 

[dianag]

THanks all!!! I will try the citrus peeler! Now i just need to see what i can do about making it through the show tonight with my new scratchy voice and sore throat!!!