Puff Pastry-Wrapped Apples with Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Cream

Puff Pastry-Wrapped Apples with Caramel Sauce and Cinnamon Cream

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.

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.