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.
