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Puff Pastry-Wrapped Apples with Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Cream
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Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Wrapped Apples:
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- 200 g puff pastry (7.1 oz) (about 1.5 cups)
- 4 medium-sized apples, cored
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- 20 g butter (0.7 oz) (about 1.5 tablespoons)
- 10 g cinnamon (0.4 oz) (about 1 tablespoon)
- 30 g brown sugar (1.1 oz) (about 2 tablespoons)
For the Caramel Sauce:
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- 200 g sugar (7.1 oz) (about 1 cup)
- 100 ml water (3.4 fl oz) (about 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon)
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- 7 g salt (0.2 oz) (about 1/2 teaspoon)
- 500 ml whipping cream, divided (16.8 fl oz) (about 2 cups + 2 tablespoons)
- 20 ml lemon juice (0.7 fl oz) (about 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon)
For the Cinnamon Cream:
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- 300 ml whipping cream (11 fl oz) (about 1 1/4 cups)
- 80 g powdered sugar (2.8 oz) (about 1/2 cup)
- Pinch of cinnamon
Directions
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- Prepare the Apples:
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- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Core 4 medium apples, removing seeds but keeping them whole.
- Melt 20 g of butter in a small pan over medium heat. Stir in 30 g brown sugar and 10 g cinnamon, cook until bubbling, then let cool slightly.
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- Prepare the Apples:
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- Wrap the Apples in Puff Pastry:
- Roll out 200 g puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 4 squares.
- Place each apple in the center of a pastry square, spoon some cinnamon-butter mixture into the apple, and wrap the pastry around it, sealing the edges. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Wrap the Apples in Puff Pastry:
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- Bake the Apples:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and apples are tender. Cover loosely with foil if necessary to prevent over-browning.
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
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- In a medium saucepan, combine 200 g sugar, 100 ml water, and 7 g salt. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
- Increase heat to medium-high, boil until deep amber, then remove from heat and whisk in 200 ml whipping cream. Stir in 20 ml lemon juice.
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- Make the Cinnamon Cream:
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- Whip 300 ml whipping cream with 80 g powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in a pinch of cinnamon.
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- Serve:
- Cool the apples slightly, then place on dessert plates. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and top with cinnamon cream.
- Bake the Apples:
Serving Suggestions
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- Serve warm with a side of vanilla ice cream or a crisp green apple salad.
- Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee for a cozy dessert experience.
- Garnish with additional cinnamon or a sprinkle of chopped nuts for extra texture.
Cooking Tips
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- Make sure the puff pastry is cold when wrapping the apples to prevent it from becoming too soft and difficult to work with.
- Watch the caramel closely while it cooks, as it can burn quickly once it starts to darken.
- Let the cinnamon cream sit in the fridge until serving to maintain its whipped texture.
Nutritional Benefits
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- Apples provide dietary fiber and essential vitamins, including vitamin C.
- Whipping cream adds richness and a dose of calcium, but be mindful of portion sizes.
- Cinnamon has antioxidant properties and can help stabilize blood sugar levels.
Dietary Information
- Contains dairy and gluten.
- Can be adapted to be gluten-free by using gluten-free puff pastry.