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Caramel Apple Cream Puffs

Caramel Apple Cream Puffs

Delightful Caramel Apple Cream Puffs blend rich flavors of caramel and apples within airy pastry shells, perfect for any fall gathering.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 14 puffs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 236
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
Custard Filling
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Cooked Apples
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for cooking apples
  • 3 1/2 medium apples sliced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar for apples
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • a pinch kosher salt for apples
Toppings
  • 4 ounces salted caramel sauce for drizzling

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water, unsalted butter, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil.
  3. Add flour to the saucepan and stir vigorously until the mixture pulls away from the sides and forms a ball.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pipe or spoon the batter onto prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake until puffed and golden brown.
Custard Preparation
  1. Prepare the filling by whisking together egg yolks, granulated sugar, cornstarch, milk, and vanilla in a saucepan.
  2. Cook over medium heat until thickened, then let cool.
  3. Whip heavy cream and fold into the cooled custard.
Apple Preparation
  1. For the apples, melt butter in a skillet and add sliced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; cook until tender.
Assembly
  1. Fill the cream puffs with the custard.
  2. Top with caramel sauce and cooked apples before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 13g

Notes

For a unique twist, feel free to swap out apples for other seasonal fruits like pears or peaches. Adjust spices for a personalized flavor profile.

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