Name: Baked Apple Pie Fries with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 36
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups canned Apple Pie Filling (increase to 1 3/4 cups if using US refrigerated pie crust) (Note 1); 3 tbsp sugar (your choice - white, brown, raw) (Note 2); 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry (25cm/10" square) (do not thaw) OR 14 oz refrigerated pie crust (Note 1); 1 egg; 2 tbsp sugar granules (or ordinary sugar) (optional - for sprinkling); Oil spray; 1 cup caster sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 cup heavy cream (not whipped); 1/4 tsp salt; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Good issues can come from unhealthy issues. Due to a kitchen catastrophe, I not solely have these Baked Apple Pie “Fries” for you, I even have a giveaway – FOUR mini meals processors from Cuisinart price A$130 every! (US, Aus and UK) (Giveaway now closed, winners listed beneath!)

I solely want I had the foresight to take a photograph once I was making the Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce and it went drastically flawed. In preparation for sharing that recipe, I examined out a number of of my favorite peanut sauce recipes, attempting to resolve which to share.

One of many recipes referred to as for simmering the sauce earlier than pureeing it. I FORGOT that pureeing scorching liquid = catastrophe. Are you aware what occurs if you do that? Let me describe it.

a) The lid blew off the meals processor

b) The acute pressure of warmth being whizzed at a excessive pace cracked the meals processor container

c) I used to be lined in peanut sauce – my prime, face, even in my hair. The “explosion” was so nice, I even had satay sauce on my ceiling.

Add to that, a damaged meals processor. I can’t dwell with out a meals processor. Hummus is a part of my staple weight loss plan. 🙂 A traditional individual would head out to buy one other meals processor. Nevertheless, as a blogger, I reached out to Cuisinart – and what have you learnt? They have been more than pleased not solely to ship one to check out, but in addition provided to contribute a pair to give-away to my readers! (America, UK and Australia….sorry to the remainder of the world!!)

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I can’t consider a greater recipe to share with you utilizing my favorite new kitchen equipment than these Baked Apple Pie Fries. I discovered this recipe from Made From Pinterest on Pinterest (cool weblog title, huh?!) and it certain sounded straightforward sufficient – unfold pureed filling on pastry, prime with one other piece of pastry, then minimize.

I don’t know whether or not I’m simply cursed, however once I minimize it, the filling squirted out the perimeters which not solely made the pastry actually messy but in addition meant there was hardly any filling inside!

So I amended the recipe considerably. I freeze the pastry after it has been sandwiched with the filling in order that manner, you possibly can minimize good fries with loads of Apple Pie Filling. Yee ha!

Take a look at how a lot filling there may be if you do it that manner! PS That is pre-baking 🙂

These little infants are so yummy, they’re straightforward to munch away on plain however truthfully, having a Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce is a superb accompaniment. Similar to fries with ketchup sauce, eh? 🙂

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PPPS Does this sight make your knees weak too? Dripping caramel…..candy tart apple pie filling sandwiched between mushy pastry…..

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Baked Apple Pie Fries with Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce Recipe

Serves: 36 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes 25 minutes

Nutrition facts: 75 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups canned Apple Pie Filling (increase to 1 3/4 cups if using US refrigerated pie crust) (Note 1)
3 tbsp sugar (your choice - white, brown, raw) (Note 2)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry (25cm/10" square) (do not thaw) OR 14 oz refrigerated pie crust (Note 1)
1 egg
2 tbsp sugar granules (or ordinary sugar) (optional - for sprinkling)
Oil spray
1 cup caster sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream (not whipped)
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Place Apple Pie Filling, sugar and cinnamon in the food processor and whizz until smooth.
Working quickly so the pastry does not defrost, place one sheet of pastry on a cutting board or other flat surface. Spread the filling over the pastry, leaving a thin border. Place the other sheet on top. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with sugar granules (if using) then place the pastry in the freezer for at least 1 hour (Note 3).
Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Spray large baking tray with oil (or 2 small ones).
Remove pastry from the freezer. Let it defrost for 5 to 10 minutes, until the pastry is softened - it doesn't need to thaw completely but it can't be frozen stiff otherwise it will crack when you cut it. DO NOT let the pie filling defrost!
Use a large knife to cut it into "fries". I cut mine into 12 strips vertically (2cm / 4/5" wide) then 3 horizontally (8cm/3" long) to make 36 fries.
Carefully transfer to baking tray and set them aside to come to room temperature while the oven heats up.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, until golden brown on top. (Note 4)
Remove from oven, let it rest for 5 minutes then transfer to cooking rack.
Serve with Salted Caramel Sauce.
Place sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat. Swirl the pan to help the sugar dissolve easily but do not stir. Let it come to a rapid simmer and cook for around 3 to 4 minutes until it turns a light golden brown.
Remove from heat and CAREFULLY and slowly pour the cream in (it will bubble and froth slightly pour slowly). Whisk to combine. Then add the salt and butter and whisk again.
Serve with Apple Pie Fries.

Notes

1. Frozen sheets of shortcrust pastry which is sold in Australia is the same as the refrigerated pie crusts that are sold in the US. HOWEVER, based on my research, the surface area of the pie crusts in the US are slightly larger so therefore, I recommend increasing the quantity of pie filling slightly so you get the same amount of filling thickness.
Yes, being the nerd that I am, I did a calculation of the surface area of US pie crusts (which is round) compared to Australian shortcrust pastry (which is square) to determine how much extra filling to use. You could also adjust the sugar and cinnamon, but I don't think it's necessary.
2. Apple Pie Filling here in Australia is quite tart. So I like to add sugar to it. I don't have a heavy sweet tooth, so it does not make it overly sweet. 3 tbsp of sugar across 36 Apple Pie Fries is not very much sugar per fry! But if your Apple Pie Filling is sweet, feel free to omit the sugar.
3. The purpose of freezing is to solidify the filling which stops it from squirting out when you cut it.
4. I find shortcrust pastry cooking times differ quite significantly from brand to brand. Hence the fairly wide baking time. Also, the baking time will be impacted by whether you let the pastry and filling come to room temperature before popping them in the oven.
5. Storing:- The Apple Pie Fries will keep for around 2 days in an airtight container but I think the best way to store them is in the freezer. Then just pop them in the oven to crisp up again.- The Salted Caramel Sauce will keep for 2 weeks in an airtight container in the fridge.
6. Nutrition per "fry".
Nutrition for Salted Caramel Dipping Sauce per "fry", assuming all the caramel sauce is used (which is not likely).

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Sarah Miller

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I’m a food blogger who loves creating quick and easy recipes that bring big flavor without the fuss. Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated — and I’m here to share simple, fast food ideas that anyone can make at home. When I’m not in the kitchen, you’ll usually find me tasting new dishes, exploring cafés, or coming up with fresh food hacks to make everyday meals more fun.

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