Puff Pastry-Wrapped Apples with Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Cream

Puff Pastry-Wrapped Apples with Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Cream

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Ingredients

For the Puff Pastry Wrapped Apples:

    • 200 g puff pastry (7.1 oz) (about 1.5 cups)
    • 4 medium-sized apples, cored
    • 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:

    • 200 g sugar (7.1 oz) (about 1 cup)
    • 100 ml water (3.4 fl oz) (about 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon)
    • 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:

    • 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

    • Prepare the Apples:
        • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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:
        • 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.
    • Make the Cinnamon Cream:
        • Whip 300 ml whipping cream with 80 g powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Fold in a pinch of cinnamon.

       

    • Serve:
      • Cool the apples slightly, then place on dessert plates. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and top with cinnamon cream.
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Serving Suggestions

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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.

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